The Tennessee Titans just gained some salary cap space by releasing veteran cornerback Janoris "Jackrabbit" Jenkins.

Tennessee cut ties with Jenkins on Tuesday morning, and the move will save them $6.9 million against the cap. Adam Schefter had the news first.

Titans are releasing CB Janoris Jenkins, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022

Jenkins wasn't terrible for the Titans in 2021, his lone season with the team. He made some nice plays here and there, and his early-game interception of Jimmy Garoppolo saved the day for Tennessee in its win over San Francisco.

On balance, though, Jenkins wasn't worth the money he was set to make in 2022.

Far too often in 2021, Jenkins was out of place. He looked to be a step behind at times and even struggled occasionally with slipping on the field.

Multiple times during the Titans' embarrassing loss to the Jets in Week Four, Jenkins chose to give up significant cushion to receivers on crucial third and fourth down, allowing QB Zach Wilson easy throws to convert.

Cutting Jenkins was a possibility for Tennessee because of its youth at the cornerback position.

Caleb Farley (year two), Elijah Molden (year two) and Kristian Fulton (year three) figure to be the team's starters in 2022.

Fulton took a major leap in 2021, proving to have lockdown ability. Molden came into his own as a gritty slot corner as a rookie, and Farley certainly has plenty of untapped potential.

Because they're all still on rookie contracts, none of that trio will make more than $4 million in 2022. That's why keeping Jenkins at a nearly $7 million figure just didn't make sense, especially since he likely would've been a backup.

Moving on from Jenkins won't drastically change the Titans' level of aggression throughout the remainder of free agency, but it will give them some more breathing room and flexibility.

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