The Tennessee Titans continue to battle the same issue that derailed their 2025 season before it ever had the chance to gain momentum: the offensive line. With the position group once again dealing with adversity this offseason, general manager Mike Borgonzi is left with two realistic options moving forward.
Choice 1: Sign an Offensive Tackle From Free Agency
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The free agent market is no longer as deep as it was to start the offseason, but there are still several experienced offensive linemen available for the 2026 season. The Titans have a clear need for an offensive tackle, as relying on Austin Deculus would be a significant risk after he received the lowest offensive tackle grade from PFF in 2025. The same argument could be made for Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson; while he offers intriguing long-term potential, he has yet to show that he is ready to take on a full-time starting role.
Regardless of whether Dan Moore Jr.'s injury proves to be short-term or long-term, the Titans should take a cautious approach by adding more depth to the offensive line. Even if the addition is only a one-year solution for the 2026 season, it would provide valuable insurance while giving the front office time to identify a long-term answer through free agency or the 2027 Draft.
Names the Titans should be looking at range from Taylor Decker to Cam Robinson. Any help is a relief at this point.
Choice 2: Let Cam Ward Take a Beating in 2026
After finishing the 2025 season as the NFL's most-sacked quarterback, Cam Ward could be facing a similar situation in 2026. The Titans front office made only modest additions to the offensive line, signing Austin Schlottmann to play center, Cordell Volson to play right guard and selecting Pat Coogan and Fernando Carmona in the 2026 NFL Draft. While those moves added depth and competition, they may not be enough to fully address the protection issues that plagued the offense a year ago.
None of those additions were significant enough to guarantee better protection for Ward. The Titans' projected starting offensive line consists of Dan Moore Jr., Peter Skoronski, Austin Schlottmann, Cordell Volson, and JC Latham. Of that group, Skoronski is the only player who has consistently proven to be a reliable pass protector, and the Titans have yet to reach a long-term agreement with him.
The margin for error is also incredibly thin, and an injury to any of these projected starters could significantly weaken an offensive line that already has question marks. Outside of Skoronski, each projected starter has something to improve, making quality depth a major concern if the Titans hope to keep Ward upright throughout the 2026 season.
With average-at-best EDGE rushers torturing the Titans' quarterbacks in practice, the season seems it could be filled with unfortunate moments in the backfield.
