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The start of NFL free agency is nearly upon us, and the New Orleans Saints are up to their elbows in scouting reports on every available free agent. They’ll be scouring the market for upgrades and replacements for their own losses, considering every team — including the Tennessee Titans. Here is the full list of Titans pending free agents, with a few :
- CB Logan Ryan
- CB Chris Milton
- CB Tramaine Brock
- CB LeShaun Sims
- CB Tye Smith (RFA)
- DT Austin Johnson
- LB Wesley Woodyard
- LB Daren Bates
- LB Kamalei Correa
- OG Kevin Pamphile
- OT Jack Conklin
- OT Dennis Kelly
- QB Marcus Mariota
- QB Ryan Tannehill
- RB Derrick Henry
- RB David Fluellen (RFA)
- TE MyCole Pruitt
- WR Darius Jennings (RFA)
- WR Tajae Sharpe
The player maybe best-suited to joining the Saints on this list is far from the most well-known: Tajae Sharpe. Sharpe has been increasingly buried on the Titans depth chart by highly-drafted wide receivers (Corey Davis and A.J. Brown) as well as veteran free agents (like Adam Humphries). Still, he’s managed a first down conversion rate of better than 80% in each of the last two seasons. He’s a smart player who could outperform some Saints mainstays if he can quickly pick up the playbook.
On defense, keep an eye on linebackers Wesley Woodyard and Kamalei Correa. They’re both heady players who hustle to the football, even though Woodyard’s best days may be behind him. Correa is also an ascending pass rusher who bagged 11 pressures last year, including five sacks. Either of them would add depth and versatility to a Saints linebacker corps that’s returning several players from season-ending injuries. And with Demario Davis entering a contract year, it’s important that the Saints find some long-term stability in the heart of their defense.
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