Tyjae Spears is looking at the Tennessee Titans’ makeover and seeing more than fresh paint. He’s seeing a team that, in his mind, is ready to flip the script.
The Titans spent the offseason reshaping things from top to bottom, bringing in a new coaching staff, adding pieces around quarterback Cam Ward, and overhauling the roster. They also unveiled a new logo and redesigned uniforms as part of a new identity that nods to the franchise’s Oilers past. Spears thinks all of it points in one direction.
“We have a new logo, and we have a lot of new things around here. So, we are going to have a winning record this year.” Spears said.
That kind of confidence comes from a player who’s already lived through the grind. Since arriving in the NFL in 2023, Spears has been part of more losses than wins with Tennessee, and he said he can draw on his college experience when he talks about getting through hard stretches.
“I went through some (tough years) in college,” Spears said. “So, my first few years in college were kind of rough, dealing with injuries, dealing with the record. Eventually, we keep on working hard and working together, something has to change, and this is the year to change.”
For Spears, the belief isn’t just about attitude. It’s about the combination of change and work. He pointed to the Titans’ new additions and the energy around the roster as reasons to expect a better season in 2026.
Tennessee is trying to build something new after losing several major names since 2021, including Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Kevin Byard III, and A.J. Brown. The current group is centered on Ward, Carnell Tate, Spears, and Tony Pollard on offense, while the defense has also been strengthened along the defensive line.
The Titans haven’t posted a winning season since 2021, when they earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Spears thinks that streak ends this year.
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