6 contracts Tennessee Titans can restructure to create more cap space

The Titans do have some players whose contracts they can restructure to create more cap space.

Sep 30, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) during the national anthem before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Jurrell Casey | DL

A staple of the Titans’ defense for years now, Jurrell Casey might be a restructure candidate in 2020. While he is still valuable, I’m not sure he’s exactly worth the salary he’s set to make.

Casey will get paid $13.3 and $13.8 million over the final two years of his deal, respectively, but he also carries dead cap hits of $3.2 and $1.6 million for 2020 and 2021. Those minimal dead cap hits could make cutting Casey a realistic option for the Titans, either this year or next.

The veteran will also be 31 in December and he likely wouldn’t get the same amount on the open market that he’s being paid now. As a result, Casey might be open to taking less.