Tennessee Titans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 1

Report details how Garrett trade was 'nucleus' for Simmons deal

Report details how Bears, Titans used Myles Garrett trade as 'nucleus' for Jeffery Simmons deal

The Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans used another blockbuster trade as a template for the Simmons deal.

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Tennessee Titans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Is Titans’ Calvin Ridley playing vs. Bengals as trade rumors swirl around him after Jeffery Simmons blockbuster?

Following the blockbuster trade that sent star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, analysts like Ari Meirov have raised serious questions about whether the Tennessee Titans should fully commit to a roster rebuild ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Here's What Should Scare the Tennessee Titans About the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8

Gus Bradley spent the week figuring out how to rush the passer without his best player. “If you’re not doing it with four, you got to look at other creative ways to do it,” the Tennessee Titans’ defensive coordinator said, per Local 12, a day after Jeffery Simmons was traded to Chicago.

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Tony Pollard News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Tony Pollard vs. Bengals Week 8: Four Expectations for Titans RB

Tony Pollard gave Nashville something to cheer about last Sunday, even in a loss. The Tennessee Titans running back ran for 129 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries against Cleveland, and he topped the winners list from a 27-24 defeat.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carnell Tate News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Should You Start Wan'Dale Robinson Against the Bengals With Carnell Tate Out in Week 8?

Somebody has to catch passes from Cam Ward on Sunday, and Wan’Dale Robinson is first in line. With Carnell Tate ruled out with a shoulder injury, the Tennessee Titans head to Cincinnati without the rookie who leads the team in targets, and fantasy managers from Murfreesboro to Clarksville want to know whether Robinson belongs in their lineups.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / November 1

Titans' Road Duel vs. Bengals: 2 Ways Tennessee Can Spark Hope... Even in a Loss

We'll say it over and over again: Moral victories don't count for much. At the same time, the Tennessee Titans have counted few actual victories this season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Zero NFL Experts Are Picking the Titans in Cincinnati, and Pete Prisco Sees a 26-Point Rout

Titans fans won’t find much company in the national picks this week. Across NFL.com, ESPN, CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated, 17 analysts picked Sunday’s game in Cincinnati straight up, and all 17 took the Bengals over a Tennessee Titans team that just traded Jeffery Simmons to Chicago.

Jeffery Simmons News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 31

Predicting Titans' Starters vs. Bengals: Who replaces Jeffery Simmons at DT?

The Tennessee Titans have had a tumultuous week that included shipping off the face of the franchise for some much needed future draft picks. And despite that gut punch, the team somehow has to turn around just a few days later and try to beat one of the best teams in the NFL.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

AFC Notes: Nick Caserio, Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

SI.com’s Albert Breer reports the Jaguars are interested in adding pieces to their defensive front ahead of the deadline, specifically at defensive tackle.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 31

1 Titans WR Has the Perfect Window to Audition for a Trade in Week 8 vs. Bengals

Few people, if anyone, expected Jeffery Simmons to be the first Titan that Tennessee would trade this season. It could probably be safely argued that few people expected the team to move their longtime cornerstone at all.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Titans Elevating WR Xavier Restrepo & P Thomas Morstead

Paul Kuharsky reports that the Titans are elevating WR Xavier Restrepo and P Thomas Morstead for their upcoming matchup. Morstead, 40, was originally drafted in the fifth round by the Saints back in 2009.

Calvin Ridley News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Titans Could Deal Veteran WR Calvin Ridley

Tom Pelissero reports that the Titans are more likely to deal veteran WR Calvin Ridley than RB Tony Pollard ahead of the deadline. Ridley, 31, is a former first-round pick of the Falcons back in 2018 out of Alabama.

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Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 31

3 Keys to a Surprise Titans Win Over the Bengals in Week 8

The Tennessee Titans aren't expected to come out on top in Week 8, to say the least. The NFL's Preview Picks are 10-0 in favor of the Cincinnati Bengals, with not a single prediction even allowing the Titans the benefit of a single-digit loss.

Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Multiple Teams Interested In Titans RB Tony Pollard

Tom Pelissero reports that multiple teams have interest in trading for Titans RB Tony Pollard, yet the team remains hesitant to move the veteran running back.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 31

3 Bengals Weaknesses Tennessee Can Attack in Cincinnati, and 2 Titans Flaws to Cover Up

Cincinnati gave up the first 13 points last Sunday in Baltimore, then scored 35 straight. For the Tennessee Titans, who lost 27-24 to Cleveland on a last-second field goal, that first half is the blueprint.

Tennessee Titans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30

Teams Calling Titans On Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley; Latest On Tennessee Trade Outlook

The Titans cashed in their top trade chip Thursday, sending Jeffery Simmons to the Bears for a package headlined by two first-round picks. Although the team was not planning to trade Simmons, signing off on such a deal certainly means the rebuilding club is open for business.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Ted Karras relieved after avoiding Jeffrey Simmons matchup

'He's been dangerous forever': Bengals' Ted Karras relieved after Jeffrey Simmons trade

The ripple effects of the Chicago Bears' blockbuster trade for Jeffery Simmons were felt almost immediately across the NFL.

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Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Titans Rule Out Three For Week 8, Including WR Carnell Tate

The Tennessee Titans officially ruled out WR Carnell Tate, RB Tyjae Spears, and P Tommy Townsend for Week 8 against the Bengals, per Jim Wyatt of the team’s site. It’s a tough break for Tennessee’s offense, as they’ll be without their top receiver and primary backup running back. Tate, 21, was a five-star recruit and ranked as the No.

Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / October 30

Former Titans GM Ran Carthon gives honest take on Jeffery Simmons trade and why Mike Borgonzi deserves more time

Ran Carthon sat in Mike Borgonzi’s chair not long ago, and he knows exactly what it takes to pry a franchise cornerstone out of Nashville. He even had his own story to prove it.

Tennessee Titans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Titans’ Cam Ward will hate this Carnell Tate injury update before Bengals game

The Tennessee Titans will be without Jeffery Simmons for Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals after trading away the star defensive lineman to the Chicago Bears.

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / October 29

After trading Jeffery Simmons, Titans must capitalize on new draft capital

On Thursday, the Tennessee Titans agreed to trade defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth-rounder to the Chicago Bears for a 2027 and 2028 first-rounder, plus a 2027 fourth-rounder.

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