Titans Initial 53-Man Roster 2025: Front office pulled a clever trick, a shocking WR cut, and surprise UDFA makes headlines

The Tennessee Titans initial 53-man roster has been finalized ahead of the 3:00pm CDT deadline on Tuesday. It’s important to keep in mind that the finality of this list is particularly fragile, as the Titans have the 1st overall waiver claim at their disposal. They intend on using it, too. The front office has been hard at work meticulously scouring the rest of the league this August for players from other teams who could make this team better. So a number of the last spots in each of these position rooms could be churned with free agent signings or waiver claims as soon as midday Wednesday.

Amongst the headlines on cutdown day were the decision to cut WR James Proche, keeping just six receivers on the initial roster. I wouldn’t believe that’s the final outcome until we get closer to opening day… And then there was the decision to keep 11 offensive linemen, as the front office opted to keep all three of their valuable swing tackle options. This is likely an instance of roster gymnastics as they try to safeguard valuable depth and eventually move somebody to the practice squad. RB Tyjae Spears was officially placed on IR, giving him at least four game weeks to rest his high ankle sprain. Here is how it all shook out after the smoke cleared:

Tennessee Titans Initial 53-Man Roster

Quarterbacks

1. Cam Ward
2. Brandon Allen

Injured Reserve: Will Levis

Cuts: Trevor Siemian

Running Backs

1. Tony Pollard
2. Kalel Mullings
3. Julius Chestnut

Injured Reserve: Tyjae Spears

Cuts: Jordan Mims, Jermar Jefferson

Wide Receivers

1. Calvin Ridley
2. Tyler Lockett
3. Elic Ayomanor
4. Van Jefferson
5. Bryce Oliver
6. Chimere Dike

Injured Reserve: Treylon Burks

Cuts: James Proche, Xavier Restrepo, Mason Kinsey, TJ Sheffield, Matt Landers, Jha’Quan Jackson

Tight Ends

1. Chig Okonkwo
2. Gunnar Helm
3. David Martin Robinson

Cuts: Thomas Odukoya, Josh Whyle, Drake Dabney

Tackles

1. JC Latham
2. Dan Moore
3. Oli Udoh
4. John Ojukwu
5. Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson

Cuts: Jaelyn Duncan

Guards

1. Peter Skoronski
2. Kevin Zeitler
3. Blake Hance
4. Jackson Slater

Cuts: Andrew Rupcich, Brenden Jaimes, Arlington Hambright

Centers

1. Lloyd Cushenberry
2. Corey Levin

Cuts: Sam Mustipher

Defensive Linemen

1. Jeffery Simmons
2. T’Vondre Sweat
3. Sebastian Joseph-Day
4. James Lynch
5. Timmy Horne

Cuts: Carlos Watkins, Cam Horsley, Isaiah Raikes, Joe Gaziano, Josiah Bronson, TJ Smith

Edge Rushers

1. Dre’Mont Jones
2. Arden Key
3. Femi Oladejo
4. Jihad Ward
5. Jaylen Harrell

Cuts: Ali Gaye, Desmond Evans

Linebackers

1. Cody Barton
2. Cedric Gray
3. James Williams
4. Curtis Jacobs

Injured Reserve: Anfernee Orji

Cuts: Brian Asamoah, Blake Lynch, Amari Burney

Cornerbacks

1. L’Jarius Sneed
2. Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
3. Roger McCreary
4. Marcus Harris
5. Darrell Baker Jr.
6. Gabe Jeudy-Lally

Cuts: Amani Oruwariye, Jermari Harris, Davion Ross, Clarence Lewis, Jalen Kimber

Safeties

1. Amani Hooker
2. Xavier Woods
3. Kevin Winston Jr.
4. Quandre Diggs
5. Mike Brown

Cuts: Kendell Brooks, Julius Wood, Joshuah Bledsoe