Should the Tennessee Titans sign another pass rusher?

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The Tennessee Titans have revamped their defensive line but may still lack elite EDGE rushers. Despite acquiring several players, questions remain about their effectiveness and whether the team should sign another pass rusher.

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Tennessee Titans revamped defensive line this offseason
Five new players acquired, including Jermaine Johnson II and Keldric Faulk
Concerns about the effectiveness of current EDGE rushers
Veteran pass rushers still available in free agency
Saleh's scheme expected to improve sack production

Tennessee Titans

Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa watches the offensive line on the field during second half action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov 16, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi has worked hard to revamp the team’s defensive line this offseason. It’s been built in new head coach Robert Saleh’s vision. The Titans have acquired five players via free-agency signings and trades that previously played for Saleh in New York or San Francisco. Those players are Jermaine Johnson II, Jacob Martin, John Franklin-Myers, Solomon Thomas, and Jordan Elliott. They also traded up to No. 31 overall to draft EDGE Keldric Faulk, another player who fits what Saleh wants to do schematically. Three of those players (Johnson, Martin, Faulk) are pure EDGEs, and another (Franklin-Myers) will occasionally play outside. Despite that, nobody truly believes the Titans are elite, or even above average, at EDGE. There’s a lot of projection. In base defense, the Titans may start Johnson and Faulk outside. Johnson is coming off a 2024 Achilles injury, and 2025 down season. Faulk is a rookie who had two sacks for the Auburn Tigers last season. Behind Faulk and Johnson are Martin, Femi Oladejo, and . Martin has always been a rotational option. Oladejo must take a sizable sophomore step after initially disappointing as a rookie before suffering a season-ending injury. Harrell concluded the 2025 season strongly, but he’s another back-end rotational player. The Titans are probably done signing EDGE rushers, given how active they’ve been this offseason. We’re simply posing a question. Should they be? A wave of free-agency signings always occurs after the 2026 NFL Draft. The market on EDGEs was kick-started earlier this week by the , who signed Some of the veteran pass rushers still available in free agency include Joey Bosa, , , , , and . Saleh obviously coached Bosa’s brother (Nick) in San Francisco. Borgonzi knows Danna from his days. Saleh’s defensive scheme should improve the Titans’ sack production. Furthermore, is an elite defensive tackle, and the attention he demands inside should lead to favorable matchups for the edge rushers. The Titans are banking on positive outcomes from unknown commodities like Johnson, Faulk, and Oladejo.

Q&A

Who are the new players signed by the Tennessee Titans for their defensive line?

The Titans have signed Jermaine Johnson II, Jacob Martin, John Franklin-Myers, Solomon Thomas, and Jordan Elliott.

What are the concerns about the Titans' EDGE rushers for the 2026 season?

Concerns include the health and performance of Jermaine Johnson, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, and the inexperience of rookie Keldric Faulk.

Which veteran pass rushers are still available in free agency that the Titans could consider?

Available veterans include Joey Bosa, Cameron Jordan, Haason Reddick, Leonard Floyd, Mike Danna, and Kyle Van Noy.

Should the Tennessee Titans sign another pass rusher?

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