The Tennessee Titans have a lot still hanging over their 2026 roster, but the biggest question mark sits right on the edge of the line: offensive tackle.
Dan Moore Jr. is in place at left tackle and JC Latham is lined up on the right side. That gives Tennessee two starters who aren’t elite, but also aren’t supposed to be weak links.
The real trouble starts when you look behind them. James Hudson III and Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson are currently next up, and that doesn’t inspire much confidence.
That kind of thin depth can turn into a real problem fast. If Moore or Latham misses time, or if one of them has to be replaced because of poor play, Tennessee could be in a rough spot in 2026. It’s the sort of issue that should be high on the list for general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Robert Saleh.
The encouraging part for Tennessee is that a fix is available in free agency, and the team has the money to make it happen. According to Over the Cap, the Titans are sitting on $43.8 million in cap space, which gives Borgonzi room to keep adding.
One name that fits is Noteboom.
A former starter for the Los Angeles Rams, Noteboom spent the 2025 season with the Baltimore Ravens. The 31-year-old played in 10 games, gave up one sack and 14 quarterback pressures, and finished with a 54.5 overall Pro Football Focus grade. His run blocking was the stronger part of his game, as shown by a 68.2 run-blocking grade, while his 34.1 pass-blocking grade showed the issues in protection.
He’s not the kind of player Tennessee would be asking to lock down a starting job at this stage. That’s not the assignment. The Titans need someone who can be trusted as the first man up, a veteran who can hold the fort if called on.
Noteboom brings that kind of flexibility, too. He can play both tackle spots, even if most of his work has come on the left side. For Tennessee, that makes him a clean fit as a swing tackle and a useful veteran voice in the room.
It would also be a relatively cheap move, and one that directly addresses the Titans’ most urgent remaining need. Borgonzi has the cap space, and the match is there. Before Tennessee opens Week 1 against the New York Jets, this is the kind of signing that makes too much sense to pass up.
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