AFC team saves Titans from themselves by signing veteran safety
There aren't many teams who have been as busy as the Tennessee Titans have been since the beginning of the NFL's free agency period. The Titans are believed to have at least one more move up its sleeve, but one potential target has been removed from consideration. Tennessee has been linked to free safeties Marcus […]
There aren't many teams who have been as busy as the Tennessee Titans have been since the beginning of the NFL's free agency period. The Titans are believed to have at least one more move up its sleeve, but one potential target has been removed from consideration.
Tennessee has been linked to free safeties Marcus Maye and Justin Simmons this offseason, but their search has likely narrowed. On Monday, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that the Miami Dolphins signed Maye to bolster its secondary in 2024.
Schultz reports that multiple teams had interest in Maye's services, but he ultimately chose the Dolphins because he believes Miami can compete for a Super Bowl.
Titans fans shouldn't be too concerned following the news of Maye's deal. The 31-year-old hasn't played more than 10 games in a season since 2020 and hasn't been all that reliable even when he's been available.
Simmons remains the ultimate prize for teams in search of safety help. Elijah Molden currently leads a mediocre group of in-house options for the Titans, which includes Mike Brown and Shyheim Carter.
Simmons (30) has earned second-team All-Pro honors in four of his last five seasons and led the NFL with six interceptions in 2022. One of the league's top safeties over the last five years, Simmons still has plenty of gas left in his tank. He snatched three interceptions with eight passes defensed, 70 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in 2023.
According to Spotrac, the Titans currently have just over $24 million in salary cap space, so money shouldn't be an issue if general manager Ran Carthon chooses to pursue Simmons.
Titans starting free agency options on the roster and from free agency
The starter at free safety might not be on the roster yet.
