The Tennessee Titans have already shown they’re willing to listen when the right deal comes along, and now another name is drawing attention before the NFL trade deadline: Tony Pollard.
After moving Jeffery Simmons, the Titans are at least open to reshaping the roster for draft capital, even if they were initially reluctant to take calls on him. Next Tuesday, November 10, at 3:00 p.m. CST is the deadline for teams to make trades before rosters lock in until free agency opens in March.
Pollard, though, is a different kind of conversation. The Titans have said there’s no interest in dealing him, but that hasn’t stopped teams from asking.
According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, “Multiple teams are interested in running back Tony Pollard. So far, however, G.M.
Mike Borgonzi has declined to engage in conversations about a potential trade.”
That stance could still shift if the right offer lands in Tennessee. Florio also noted that Pollard is appealing to contenders because of his contract, which is inexpensive by veteran running back standards.
His 2027 base salary is $5.99 million, with $3.32 million left for 2026. In 2027, he’s due to earn a non-guaranteed base salary of $6.74 million.
In both years, he gets $30,000 for each game he’s on the active roster.
On the field, Pollard has been productive enough to make the interest make sense. Through eight games in 2026, he has 133 carries for 595 yards and six touchdowns, along with 14 catches for 70 yards.
He’s also surged over the last two games, piling up 246 rushing yards at 5.34 yards per carry and scoring five touchdowns. That stretch has him on pace for his fifth straight 1,000-yard season.
The market for running backs could matter here, too. Indianapolis Colts back Jonathan Taylor has been a frequent trade subject in recent weeks, and if the Colts hold onto him, Pollard becomes even more appealing to teams still searching for help at the position.
For now, Borgonzi is sticking with the no-comment, no-deal approach on Pollard. But with the deadline still ahead, that can change quickly if someone makes Tennessee an offer worth taking.
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