After $300 Million in Free-Agent Investments, Tennessee Titans Still Willing to Spend More on Makeover

While the focus now has switched to the April 25-27 NFL Draft, Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon said the team is still exploring options in free agency to fill multiple positions of need.

Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon speaks during a / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans have committed roughly $300 million this offseason in new player acquisitions, but general manager Ran Carthon on Tuesday said the team is still exploring options in free agency to fill multiple positions of need.

Speaking to reporters after $76-million defensive back L'Jarius Sneed met the media, Carthon expressed confidence that combining Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie with Roger McCreary gives the Titans three corners that can be among the best in the NFL.

The second-year GM also acknowledged that the Titans still needed help in the secondary, specifically at safety, and that there are still talented free agents on the market.

"The amount of safeties that are on the street right now, it's a plethora of guys who've played a ton of ball in the league," Carthon said. "We're going to continue to do our due diligence on guys. ... But there are lot of good players still on the street that can help us."

Carthon said the Titans are focused right now on the April 25-27 NFL Draft but will continue to look into the summer at available free agents.

"Everyone is going to be excited about the new shiny toys in the draft class. Once we get through the draft and see where teams have met their needs. Because other teams need safeties. I think it can take the safety market either way, depending on who's available at that time," Carthon said. "We've been well positioned and well thought out in our plan of still being able to attack post-draft ... to be in a position to sign a player if we need to."

He believes the draft is deep at offensive tackle. Most draft boards have the Titans taking Notre Dame All-American Joe Alt with the No.7 pick, but Carthon is open to finding players in free agency as well.

"There are still good players out there who've played productive snaps in this league," Carthon said. "But this tackle draft class is pretty deep. We're going to find the best option for us, and hopefully, we make the right decision."

Another area for the Titans to address is their pass rush. Carthon acknowleged the pain of losing Denico Autry, who led the Titans in sacks, and leading tackler Azeez Al-Shaair to the rival Houston Texans. "It's gonna suck to have to play them twice a year.

"We want to build a complete defense," Carthon said. "In the past, our strength has been up front and that's kinda shifted right now. But we're still looking to adress those positions. Free agency is not over. We're going to continue to look to add upfront on all sides of the ball."

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