Titans Signing Former Eagles Tackle Andre Dillard

The Titans' biggest area of need entering free agency has their first new member with the announcement that former Eagles tackle Andre Dillard will sign with Tennessee.

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NASHVILLE - When the clock struck noon on Monday, names began flying off the free agency boards as deals began to be announced, and as of 4 pm, the Tennessee Titans and any rumors about them have been silent.  

However,  that changed shortly before 5 pm with the announcement that the Titans have agreed to a deal with a former first-round pick, Andre Dillard. 

A 2019 first-round pick of the Eagles, Dillard appeared in 43 games over three seasons in Philadelphia. He missed the entire 2020 season because of a torn ACL. 

#Titans have agreed to terms with former #Eagles T Andre Dillard, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Former first-rounder gets a chance to play in Tennessee.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2023

Terms of the deal are reportedly for 3-years and $29 million which seems like a solid deal for both sides as the Titans get a potential left tackle for a reasonable price, while Dillard gets the opportunity to become a starter.  

While Dillard was a first-round selection, he has been largely used in a backup role because of the development of Jordan Mailata, who assumed the starting role for Philadelphia. 

Dillard will immediately step into a starting role, possibly left tackle, meaning that the Titans may, or may not be in the market for a left tackle in the upcoming draft.