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Former Tennessee Vols standout reportedly lands with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year deal

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated Aug 26, 2025 9:04 PM ET

A former Tennessee Vols defensive lineman who was waived on Tuesday is reportedly signing a deal with the Tennessee Titans.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday afternoon that former Vols defensive lineman Shy Tuttle is signing a one-year deal with the Titans.

Tuttle was released earlier on Tuesday by the Carolina Panthers.

Former Panthers defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, released today, intends to sign a one-year deal with the Titans, per Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2025

It was a bit of a surprise that Carolina released Tuttle on Tuesday. The former Vol started 32 games for the Panthers over the last two seasons. Tuttle also started 33 games for the New Orleans Saints from 2019 to 2022.

The North Carolina native, who played at Tennessee from 2015 to 2018, has totaled 232 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 1o tackles for loss in his NFL career. He also came down with a memorable interception during his rookie season.

Not many things are better than watching Shy Tuttle's legendary interception and stiff arm

Saints @ Falcons | Sept. 11 at Noon CT (FOX) pic.twitter.com/kO3pIlYNcl
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 10, 2022