Dynasty Fantasy Football Free Agency Preview 2026: Tennessee Titans

Having one of the worst records in the league is no fun - while it’s happening. But after the season is over, there is a silver lining. Last year, the Titans had the first overall pick, where they selected quarterback Cam Ward. This year, they will pick fourth overall and have a chance at another premium player.

On top of that, the Tennessee Titans are projected to have the most cap space of any team. As it stands now, they are looking at nearly $100 million to spend. That pretty much opens the door for them to add any available player they want before they need to decide on someone for the NFL Draft. So today, we are going to look at the current depth chart, the contracts, and the narratives to make some predictions on what they do in terms of weapons in free agency. And we’ll also discuss how that could impact your dynasty fantasy football leagues, where applicable. 

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Tennessee Titans Depth Chart 2026 (Fantasy Football Relevant)

KEY

• White = free agent
• Green = role is safe
• Yellow =  role in flux
• Orange = likely a depth piece
• Red = roster spot not guaranteed

Tennessee Titans Free Agency 2026

• PROJECTED 2026 SALARIES: ~$223M
• ESTIMATED 2026 CAP SPACE: ~$99M

Free Agent Types

Unrestricted free agent: Any player with four or more accrued seasons whose contract has expired. They are free to negotiate with any team.

Restricted free agent: A player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. The CBA allowed for NFL teams to tender these players to one-year qualifying offers to retain them. Another team can sign them, but would need to provide the tendering team with compensation. In layman’s terms, if a new team signs a player, the current team can match it, or they receive the corresponding pick from the new team. These are the projected RFA tender levels per OverTheCap.com:

• 1st Round - $7,893,000
• 2nd Round - $5,658,000
• Right of First Refusal - $3,453,000

Exclusive rights free agent: Any player with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum, the player cannot negotiate with other teams. If the team wants the player back, these contracts are a no-brainer, as the player either needs to play on the contract or sit out. 

Titans Quarterback Depth Chart

Cam Ward: The Titan made their call with Cam Ward at 1 overall. And, despite a slow start, Cam Ward came alive a bit down the stretch with four straight games with two touchdown passes. Unfortunately, in the final game against the Jaguars, Ward suffered a shoulder injury. He’s expected to make a full recovery this offseason and start for the Titans in 2026. 

In superflex leagues, Ward is the kind of guy you hold. You absolutely need depth, and you probably won’t get decent enough value to cash out. In single quarterback leagues, I’m likely moving on from Ward. Not that I don’t think he can be a decent starter, but without the willingness to run, you really need to be an elite passer to have upside. We need guys to be running about 5 times a game or 85 times a year, so 39 rushes in 17 games isn’t cutting it. On that volume, Ward would need to develop into a guy who can throw 40+ TD passes to be a difference maker in single QB leagues - which is a tall order. 

Will Levis: When asked about a possible Will Levis trade, Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said that he spoke to Levis recently and that Levis “has a role with the Titans in 2026”. Well, that role would obviously be backup. So, anyone who wants to see Will Levis start for a team is still rooting for that trade. Otherwise, they are waiting for Levis to leave as a free agent in 2027. 

Brandon Allen: It’s not out of the question to bring Brandon Allen back in 2026 as a veteran presence. But he was a Brian Callahan guy (Allen played under Callahan during his days as the Cincinnati Bengals OC). So I also wouldn’t be surprised if they just let Allen walk as an unrestricted free agent. 

• Reserves/Futures: N/A

TITANS QB FREE AGENCY TAKE: Barring a Will Levis trade, the Titans pretty much have what they need at quarterback. They have a young starter that they invested a lot in, as well as a young backup who can play in a pinch. If anything, they could use a veteran presence to be a bit of a “player-coach”. There are a number of quarterbacks who have played for Brian Daboll in the past who are available, like Tyrod Taylor, Mitchell Trubisky, and Tommy DeVito. Though I’m not sure that third name really fits as a “veteran mentor”. Here are some options.

• POSSIBLE FREE AGENT OPTIONS: Tyrod Taylor, Mitchell Trubisky, Marcus Mariota, Case Keenum, Josh Johnson, Tommy DeVito

Titans Runningback Depth Chart

Tony Pollard: Early on in the season, Tony Pollard was both considered a trade candidate and then, after the deadline, an offseason cut candidate. But he turned on the afterburners down the stretch with multiple 100+ yard games and managed his fourth straight 1,000-yard rushing season, despite being on a team that wasn’t that great. He could be released for $7.25M in savings and only $2M in dead cap, but I don’t see the urgency in doing that right now, given where the team stands.

I expect him to be the starter in 2026. But he’s yellow on the sheet, as we don’t know for sure what the split will be like with Tyjae Spears. This year, Pollard played more in positive game scripts while Spears played more in negative gamescripts. That saw a pretty even split at times and more snaps for Spears than Pollard in five of the 13 games where Spears was active. So his role isn’t necessarily safe in fantasy football. 

Tyjae Spears: Spears started the season on the PUP list after suffering a high ankle sprain in August, which saw him miss four games. Once he returned, he jumped right back in as the pass-catching back for the Titans, catching 45 passes to 33 for Pollard despite missing time. Barring some sort of shakeup, Spears will likely serve in the same capacity in 2026 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2027 at age 25.  

Julius Chestnut: The fringes of the depth chart are often determined by special teams. Which is good news for Chestnut as he played 315 special teams snaps, the fourth most of any Titan. Other good news is that the new regime decided to retain special teams coach John Fassel. So, even though Chestnut is an unrestricted free agent, I expect him to be in serious contention to return. 

Kalel Mullings: Mullings was a sixth-round pick in 2025, which doesn’t guarantee him a roster spot moving forward. But his contributions on special teams make him a good candidate to serve as depth. 

• Reserves/Futures: Blake Watson

TITANS RB FREE AGENCY TAKE: The Titans do have money to spend, but they also have two capable backs. If Julius Chestnut does walk, then they would need depth, but that would likely be someone who also contributes on special teams, as that’s what Chestnut primarily does. They have one of the best return men in the league in Chimere Dike, so they really don’t even need anyone in that capacity. 

• POSSIBLE FREE AGENT OPTIONS: N/A

Titans Wide Receiver Depth Chart

Calvin Ridley: Many are expecting the Titans to move on from Calvin Ridley after he’s underperformed. He’s at least likely on the trade block. He can be released with $13M in dead cap and $13M in savings, which, if the new regime isn’t on board, is a pretty reasonable move.

That said, there is some connection to Ridley and the new regime. New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll was the OC at Alabama during Calvin Ridley’s last year there. So I’m sure that Daboll is going to have a say in whether or not he’s back for 2026. Ridley’s season ended with a broken leg, but he’s expected to be fully recovered for offseason programs. If Ridley is released, he likely becomes a top-five or so free-agent wide receiver despite his recent shortcomings. There aren’t a lot of great names out there.       

Elic Ayomanor: With the Ridley issues, it was rookie Elic Ayomanor who stepped up and led this team in targets with 89. That said, he ended up fifth on the team in receptions with 41, as he only had a 46.1% catch rate. He was running higher aDot routes (12.8 yards), and Cam Ward struggled in the intermediate to deep range. Of the quarterbacks that attempted at least 25 passes in 2025, Ward graded out as QB36 on such throws with a completion percentage of 42.1%.

Because Ayomanor didn’t really pop, he doesn’t have much trade value. He’s in limbo a bit as this offseason could swing drastically for him depending on what they do. They could release Ridley without adding a major piece, in which case he’ll be in a good spot. On the other end, they could release Ridley and add a high-end WR - in which case he’s in trouble. He’s a hold, but if you can package him in a deal, you might want to consider it. Fourth-round picks don’t get a super long leash in the NFL

Chimere Dike: Dike was elite in one aspect of the game - special teams. He was voted as a first-team all-pro after leading the league in total yards, largely pumped up by special teams. So his spot on the roster is absolutely safe. The question boils down to what his role on offense looks like. 

Once Calvin Ridley went down, he found himself playing more. He managed to crack an 80% snap share in two of the games. On top of his 48 catches (second on the team), he also got 10 carries, which offers some gadget upside. A player like this is certainly interesting in formats like best ball. Much like Ayomanor, my current plan is to hold, but I’m absolutely willing to trade him on hype if someone really wants him. This team really struggled, and the new regime is likely to want weapons over the next couple of years.

Van Jefferson: Van Jefferson is your prototypical journeyman wide receiver. He’s the son of an NFL coach, and he can do a lot of things at a serviceable level, but nothing at a great level. Coaches love to have guys like this as depth, but he’s not a candidate for a starting job, really. He got beat out by rookie Elic Ayomanor and, to some degree, Chimere Dike, in camp. He’s an unrestricted free agent and should latch on somewhere.

James Proche: James Proche was brought in for depth and to compete for punt return duties. Given how great Chimere Dike has been in that facet, I doubt they feel the need to bring Proche back as an unrestricted free agent. 

Bryce Oliver: Oliver played 11 snaps over the first two games before missing virtually the entire year with a knee issue (he returned for the very last week to play a couple of snaps while guys were out). I also don’t expect the new regime to make him a priority. 

Mason Kinsey: Kinsey had previously dabbled in some punt returns for the Titans, but they don’t need him for that with Dike there. He did log the seventh most snaps on special teams, so it will be up to John Fassel to fight for his roster spot. He can be released with zero dead cap. 

• Reserves/Futures: Hal Presley III, Xavier Restrepo

TITANS WR FREE AGENCY TAKE: Whether or not Calvin Ridley is back, the new regime would be wise to prioritize weapons for their young quarterback Cam Ward. Not only to help with his development, but it’s also hard to analyze a player if you don’t create the proper conditions for success. Plenty of quarterbacks have left bad organizations to have success with better ones.

Let’s assume, hypothetically, that Calvin Ridley is gone. Elic Ayomanor has the profile to play split end, and he spent most of 2025 in that role. They have the money to sign someone like George Pickens or Mike Evans if they were available, then move Ayomanor to a different role, so we can’t rule that out. But bringing in the best possible flanker, especially one who can move to the slot for 3 WR sets, makes a lot of sense. Guys like Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings can not only do that, but they also worked with the new head coach, Robert Saleh, in San Francisco. Then there’s Wan’Dale Robinson, who played for OC Brian Daboll in New York. Here are the best options. 

• POSSIBLE FREE AGENT OPTIONS: Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Wan’Dale Robinson, Rashid Shaheed, Christian Kirk, Kendrick Bourne

Titans Tight End Depth Chart

Chig Okonkwo: Social media posts can be misleading. But we can’t help but interpret this one as Chig Okonkwo saying that he’s likely played his last snap in Tennessee and is on to the next thing.

Okonkwo will likely have limited landing spots elsewhere as he’s not a prototypical tight end. At 6’2”, 243 pounds, he doesn’t really have the size to play sustained snaps as an inline tight end. What he does offer is 97th percentile speed for the position - he ran the same forty time as George Kittle. So, if he could catch on in a “big slot” capacity in the right scheme, he could have sneaky upside for fantasy football. The concern for guys like this is that they often end up as part-time players.  

Gunnar Helm: Gunnar Helm was already carving himself out a role as a rookie and even had a couple of games where he outsnapped Chig Okonkwo. He’s a much better fit skill-wise for the inline tight end role that Brian Daboll is likely to deploy, so he’s actually set up pretty well all of a sudden. And I don’t think most fantasy gamers realize the situation here, so he’s in the buy/hold category for me before folks figure out that he’s probably the starting tight end for a team with questions at wide receiver. 

David Martin-Robinson: David Martin-Robinson played on five different special teams units. Field goal, punt, punt return, kick, and kick return. He led the team in special teams snaps easily. He’s under contract for 2026, and they retained the special teams coach, so I expect him back. 

• Reserves/Futures: Joel Wilson

TITANS TE FREE AGENCY TAKE: Assuming Okonkwo is gone, the Titans will need to do something here. And they basically have two options. If they don’t think Helm is the starter, they have the money to bring in the top free agent tight end. That would crush the value for Helm in dynasty, but would create an immediate opportunity for the new guy. Or they could just bring in depth behind Helm with someone like Daniel Bellinger, who is familiar with Brian Daboll. As that’s the boring option and they have more money than any other team, let’s look at the top guys. 

• POSSIBLE FREE AGENT OPTIONS: Kyle Pitts, David Njoku, Cade Otton, Dallas Goedert

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