The Tennessee Titans are embarking on a significant organizational overhaul, with new head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll tasked with transforming the team into contenders in the AFC South. This initiative follows a challenging 2025 season that saw the Titans finish with a 3-14 record and rank near the bottom of the league in both scoring offense and defense.
Last season, rookie quarterback Cam Ward showed intermittent flashes of potential, while running back Tony Pollard achieved 1,082 rushing yards. Despite these individual efforts, the team's overall lack of success led to the mid-season departure of head coach Brian Callahan.
Offseason Restructuring
General manager Mike Borgonzi orchestrated a substantial offseason reshuffling. The key appointments include hiring former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh to lead the team and bringing in Brian Daboll to coordinate the offense and guide quarterback Cam Ward through his second year. While questions linger about the rebuilding success of both coaches, Daboll has a more demonstrated track record with such endeavors.
The Titans have made targeted improvements to their roster, signing former New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and tight end Daniel Bellinger. The defensive front has been bolstered with the additions of edge rusher John Franklin-Myers and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas. The secondary received reinforcements with cornerbacks Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott, along with safety Tony Adams. Veteran quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was also brought in as a backup.
In the draft, the Titans made significant moves, selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick and trading back into the first round to acquire pass rusher Keldric Faulk. The team also allowed some veteran free agents to depart and adjusted its defensive line depth to accommodate the new draft class.
Roster Outlook
On offense, the receiving corps is expected to be more dynamic with the addition of rookie Carnell Tate, who will join Wan'Dale Robinson and Calvin Ridley. This trio is intended to provide Ward with receivers capable of quick separation, an area where he struggled in his rookie season. The offensive line, ranked 29th overall, is viewed by some as having potential to perform better than its current grading suggests.
Betting Perspective
The betting outlook for the Titans' win total of over 6.5 hinges on several factors, including the improved offensive weapons for Ward, their ability to secure wins despite a difficult schedule last season, and the impact of the new coaching staff. Conversely, concerns about the offensive line's 29th ranking and the 17th-ranked defensive line present arguments for the under. While the Texans boast a strong defense, they also have roster uncertainties. The Colts face the challenge of their quarterback returning from an Achilles tear, and the Jaguars have seen key personnel departures. Current assessments place the Titans around six wins for the upcoming season, an improvement from the previous year, though it remains a close call for betting purposes.