The [Tennessee Titans](/) underwent pretty significant changes at tight end this offseason. Chig Okonkwo was allowed to leave in free agency. Gunnar Helm is being promoted, and Daniel Bellinger was signed to a $24 million contract. The Titans also signed Kylen Granson and drafted Jaren Kanak.
We’re currently projecting the Titans to keep four tight ends on the initial 53-man roster. They’ll play a significant role in Brian Daboll’s offense. With that in mind, we’ve ranked the Titans’ tight ends from best to worst.
Helm is expected to take a sophomore step forward as the primary receiver at the position. The former Texans standout was very impressive as a rookie, and no longer has Okonkwo in his way of receiving significant targets. Hopefully Helm becomes a reliable outlet for Cam Ward.
The Titans paid Bellinger $8 million per season on a multi-year contract partially due to his familiarity with Daboll’s offense. He’ll be the team’s most reliable in-line blocker. The Titans also believe he has some untapped potential as a pass catcher. He’ll play a massively underrated role.
Will Kylen Granson or David Martin-Robinson make the Titans’ 53-man roster? That should be a tight battle throughout training camp. We’re currently giving the slight edge to Granson since he was signed in free agency. He’s a compact pass catcher with 79 career NFL appearances.
The Titans selected Jaren Kanak in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s a former linebacker turned tight end who showed real potential at his new position. There’s untapped athleticism worth developing, but Kanak will probably start out as a major special teams player.