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Tennessee Titans to add absolute stud linebacker via free agency to anchor the middle of their defense

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Travis May | Last updated 3/12/24

The Tennessee Titans watched the anchor of their 2023 defense (Azeez Al-Shaair) who racked up over 160 tackles last season walk away via free agency. An thus, they desperately needed to make a move to fill that void. Late Monday night they struck a deal to ensure they brought in the best available free agent linebacker on the market.

According to Mike Garafolo the Titans will be signing Kenneth Murray to a two-year deal worth up to $18 million dollars. The deal can become official Wednesday when the NFL free agency period officially begins.

The #Titans have agreed to terms with LB Kenneth Murray on a two-year deal worth $15.5 million with a max value of $18 million, source says. Former first-round pick of the #Chargers headed to Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/hZOD65LToa
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2024

Kenneth Murray is the exact kind of linebacker the Titans always love. They look for do-it-all consistent tacklers who can add value as a spot pass rusher when needed. That's exactly what Murray brings.

Murray is coming off the second 100+ tackle season of his career and the best year as a pass rushing asset. He tallied three sacks on the year and brought his pass rush pressure rate over the last two years to 22% (near elite mark).

As a cover linebacker Murray's aggression got the worst of him on a few occasions last season, but outside of two poor games he posted the best pass defense numbers of his career too.

When you mix Murray's most recent proven productive track record with his 97th percentile A to Z Sports Athletic Composite Score that translates to elite on-field movements skills you get the perfect anchor to the Tennessee Titans defense for 2024 and beyond.

Be looking for much more Tennessee Titans free agency coverage in the days and weeks to come. Feel free to follow me @FF_TravisM on X (Twitter) for more Titans coverage year-round!

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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