The Tennessee Titans have limped to a 0-5 start to the 2026 NFL season and haven't looked good. The Titans have struggled on both sides of the ball and on special teams, with the offense being historically bad under Brian Daboll and Cam Ward. The Titans lack identity and must turn things around.
With momentum nonexistent, many believe the Titans will start looking ahead to 2027 and make changes as soon as the NFL trade deadline. Count Carter Bahns of CBS Sports as one of those, as he believes the Titans will be sellers and names multiple candidates as the trade deadline approaches.
Seller: TitansSell candidates: Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Jermaine Johnson II
If a Titans breakthrough comes during the Robert Saleh era, it likely won't happen in Year 1. This franchise is still stuck in rebuild mode and needs to acquire as much draft capital as possible to round out its core of Cam Ward and Carnell Tate with more young prospects. That means cutting bait on what already looks like a lost season, parting with the tradeable veterans, hoping that Ward shows signs of improvement in the second half of the year, and making good use of what should be another early first-round pick in 2027.
Pollard has been the top target many analysts have pointed to early in the season. A veteran in the final year of his contract, he could be an attractive option. The same goes for Tyjae Spears, who wasn't listed by Bahns, but he offers a different skill set for a team needing a back and is also in the final year of his rookie deal.
The only player on this list that doesn’t make sense is Johnson. The Titans traded for Johnson in the offseason, and he's started to add something to the defense. Yes, he is also in the final year of his deal, but with his connection to head coach Robert Saleh, it’s unlikely he is moved.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Analyst sees Titans as sellers as trade deadline nears