After a disappointing 2024 season, the Tennessee Titans begin their offseason with the top spot in the 2025 NFL draft in hand. While that pick will help with roster building, there are many decisions to be made before they even make that pick.
With the search for a new general manager underway after the firing of Ran Carthon, the Titans are said to be looking for a dedicated personnel guy to help retool a roster that in many ways underperformed in 2024. Right now, the Titans have 31 free agents of their own that they must evaluate and determine their future with the franchise.
Here is a look at the players we here at Titans Wire think they should not bring back for 2025
Baker was brought in mid-season as part of the Ernest Jones trade and was underwhelming. Once an outstanding linebacker with the Miami Dolphins, Baker made little to no impact when he was on the field and was a liability. The Titans have some players who will be coming off of injuries in 2025 and the unit does have some questions, but Baker proved that he wasn’t the answer in his short time with Tennessee.
Rudolph had a couple moments in 2024, but failed to seize the opportunity when Will Levis faltered. While he is a solid back-up, the Titans need more and will be looking for a quarterback to compete with Levis in 2025. If Tennessee had a starter in place, then it would be an easy decision to re-sign him. They don’t and need to go in a different direction.
Boyd was brought in as a player that knew Brian Callahan’s system and to solidify the slot. Unfortunately, he was invisible for most of the season and did nothing to elevate the offense. Boyd is a solid veteran, but his best days are clearly behind him and the Titans need to add someone more dynamic to the mix.
Hardee was a mid-season acquisition brought in specifically for his special teams prowess, and he did that. Still, that impact did little to improve the dismal special teams, and the Titans need to undertake a major overhaul of every unit. Hardee was good, but he can be replaced by someone younger and cheaper.
Levin was thrust into the lineup after injuries depleted the interior of the offensive line and was barely adequate. Tennessee must add talent and depth to the offensive line, and Levin is near the bottom of the depth chart.
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