As training camp opens for the Tennessee Titans, the roster picture is mostly set - but a few key spots are still begging for answers.
The rookies reported last week, and the veterans are set to arrive on Monday and Tuesday, putting the team on the doorstep of 2026 camp. With the season just over a month away, the major roster decisions are largely in place. Still, the offensive line and secondary have a few unresolved battles that could shape how this group looks when the real work begins.
The clearest concern sits at swing tackle. Right now, Austin Deculus and Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson are the main names in that mix, with undrafted free agents Rasheed Miller and Aamil Wagner also on the roster.
That’s the full backup tackle group, and none of them appears to have separated from the pack during the offseason program. Robert Saleh said it would be a while before there was a clear answer, which tells you this job is very much up for grabs.
If nobody claims it soon, the Titans could be shopping outside the building, whether that means free agency or a waiver claim after the coming wave of cuts.
Right guard is another spot worth watching closely. Cordell Volson brings the most experience by far, with nearly 50 starts and strong grades over his first two pro seasons.
But the recent history is what keeps this competition alive. Volson missed 2025 because of injury, and his last action in 2024 didn’t go well.
That leaves the door open for the other two players in the battle, and camp snaps should tell the story. Volson could absolutely win the job, but the Titans would probably prefer he earns it outright rather than simply inheriting it.
The secondary looks more settled at the top, but the depth chart behind the starters is thin. Alontae Taylor, Cor'Dale Flott, Marcus Harris, Kevin Winston Jr., and Amani Hooker should give Tennessee a solid first group if everyone stays healthy.
After that, though, the options get shaky. Tony Adams stands out as the only backup safety who inspires much confidence, even though the Titans are likely to carry more than three safeties.
At corner, Keydrain Calligan and Micah Robinson have shown well this summer, but both are still inexperienced.
That makes the secondary another area where the Titans could look for outside help. The team has already added Nazeeh Johnson, but another move still feels likely. Like the tackle situation, this is one of those spots where camp may not just sort out the depth chart - it may push the front office to keep looking.
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