Taylor Lewan Shares Thoughts On His Future

Taylor Lewan is spending this week doing his podcast on radio row at the Super Bowl. He shared some thoughts on his future with Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessee Titans.

George Walker IV, The Tennessean

NASHVILLE - There's been a lot of speculation about the future of Taylor Lewan as a Tennessee Titan. The three-time Pro-Bowler has a significant contract number, and with the team in salary cap trouble, his contract is one that the franchise could decide to scrap as part of cost-saving measures ahead of the coming season. 

Lewan is keenly aware of this fact and has publicly said as much in an article by Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. 

"In the next couple of weeks, I will be cut by the Tennessee Titans – that will happen," Lewan said. "I truly believe that in my heart of hearts.

"Then I have to go into a situation that I've never been in in my entire life: I have to weigh the pros and cons of playing football, or not playing football."

In the lengthy article, Lewan touched on many issues he is likely to face soon, such as retirement, returning to the Titans, or joining another team. 

"Obviously my contract is $14 million next year," Lewan said. "If they come back and are like, 'If you want to come back, this is the number we'll bring you back at' I'm sure there will be somewhat of a conversation of: How does your knee look? Are you interested in playing? Mike (Vrabel) and I have a fantastic relationship. Mike and I talk, we text, he makes fun of me and Will on a group chat on a consistent basis. It's a great relationship. So, there will be a lot of transparency and he'll tell me how he feels and what he thinks and if he thinks that's a good thing for them, then there is absolutely a conversation to be had. If I was going to play another year, my preferred spot would be where I've been for the last nine years. I'm a loyal guy, and it would feel very uncomfortable for me to wear a different uniform."

Lewan spoke about his wife and two daughters and of being financially secure for the future, so if Lewan chooses retirement, will that be the end of his career?

"Football, it is not something I can wake up five years from now and say: You know what dude? I am going to go play ball again," Lewan said. "Once this chapter is closed, I am not a Brett Favre. I am not these guys that is going to retire and unretire. I am not going to do that. I am going to make a decision, and I'm going to stick with that decision. But I am happy either way, and I think that is the most beautiful thing I can be given in my life. Regardless of what decision I make, I will truly find peace and joy in both decisions. So, I am very, very lucky, and fortunate."

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