After a disastrous season last year, the Tennessee Titans have completely revamped their roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season. New general manager Mike Borgonzi was active during the free agency period of the offseason, and he continued to stay aggressive in the draft.
The Titans welcomed nine new draft picks into the fold, and the franchise signed a handful of notable undrafted free agents to compete for a roster spot as well. It is not uncommon for undrafted players to make the initial 53-man roster for an NFL team, especially not when these players have been vetted by an experienced executive like Borgonzi.
Tennessee Titans WR TJ Sheffield (8).
Tennessee Titans WR TJ Sheffield (8).
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On Monday, the Titans made an announcement that they had signed undrafted wideout TJ Sheffield and tight end Drake Dabney to contracts after having impressive performances at rookie minicamp. In a corresponding move, the franchise released cornerback Virgil Lemons and safety Jerrin Thompson.
Neither of these defensive backs played in a game during their Titans careers, so their departure does not necessarily move the needle. However, Tennessee needs ample pass-catchers to surround franchise quarterback Cam Ward, and the additions of Sheffield and Dabney are a good place to start.
The Titans selected wideouts Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, as well as tight end Gunnar Helm in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. They also added Ward's former teammate, wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, to the roster, so Sheffield and Dabney will compete with all these players for a spot on the team.