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5 Titans who could get a contract extension in 2024

A look at five Titans who are under contract for 2024 that could get an extension this year.

The Tennessee Titans have a slew of free agents to make decisions on this offseason, but there are also some players who are under contract for 2024 that could become candidates for an extension at some point, either before or during the upcoming season.

While the Titans will re-sign some of those pending free agents, I wouldn’t exactly consider that an extension, thus none of the 27 players set to hit the open market in March will be included in this list.

With that in mind, here’s a look at five players who are under contract for 2024 that could be candidates for a contract extension at some point before they hit free agency in 2025.

Titans offseason preview for specialists: Pending free agents, biggest needs

In our final offseason preview for the Titans, we take a look at the team’s specialists.

While a lot went wrong for the Tennessee Titans in 2023, one area where the team thrived was with its specialists, although that group did not make it through the campaign unscathed.

Kicker Nick Folk did miss some big kicks but was stellar overall, making 29 of 30 field goal attempts and 28 of 30 extra points. His 96.7 percent success rate with field goals was tops in the NFL.

Punter Ryan Stonehouse was on pace for another record-breaking season before he fell victim to atrocious special teams play. His replacement and fellow punter Ty Zentner was solid in Stonehouse’s absence.

Last but not least, long snapper Morgan Cox was once again quiet, which is exactly what you want from the position. He remains one of the very best in the business.

In what is our final offseason preview for the Titans, we take a look at the specialists who are under contract, pending free agents, and the team’s biggest needs.

What Titans should do with pending free-agent specialists

The Titans have two specialists set to hit the open market this offseason. We take a look at if Tennessee should keep them or let them go.

One of the few bright spots for the Tennessee Titans in 2023, the team’s specialists all performed at a high level.

Kicker Nick Folk, who was acquired via trade right before the start of the season, was great in his role and stabilized what has been a problematic position for the Titans in recent years.

Punter Ryan Stonehouse was on pace for yet another record-breaking season and Pro Bowl and All-Pro nods before suffering a season-ending injury against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13.

His replacement, Ty Zentner, was about as good as the Titans could have hoped for in relief of one of the best punters in the game.

Last but not least, long snapper Morgan Cox was his usual elite self.

Of the four aforementioned players, two of them will be free agents, but the Titans will also have to make a decision on one of the others who are under contract.

Let’s play some keep or let go with the trio, shall we?

Titans’ Ryan Stonehouse starting 2nd career as real-estate agent

Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse revealed he is starting a second career in real estate.

Tennessee Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse has been rehabbing a season-ending knee injury since December, but that’s not all he’s been up to.

On Friday, Stonehouse posted from a new Instagram account and revealed that he is now pursuing a second career in real estate in Nashville.

Hey Nashville, it’s Ryan Stonehouse here! From the football field to the real estate market, I’m thrilled to announce my latest venture with Stormberg Real Estate Group! While you might know me from those exciting Sundays with the Tennessee Titans, my passion extends beyond the gridiron to the heart of Nashville’s community.

Real estate isn’t just a business for me; it’s about making meaningful connections and helping you navigate one of life’s biggest milestones. Whether you’re buying your first home or finding your dream estate, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with the same dedication and commitment I’ve shown on the field.

Join me on this journey and let’s score big in Nashville’s real estate game! Watch this space for all the latest.

The Titans punter told AtoZ Sports Nashville that he picked up his real-estate license while rehabbing from his injury and plans to work on his new career during the offseason.

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And, yes, he will still be punting on Sundays.

Stonehouse also revealed that his recovery is going well.

“Great, honestly,” he said. “Crazy how fast it’s healing.”

Injury aside, Stonehouse’s football career is off to a great start. After a record-breaking rookie campaign, Stonehouse was on pace to at least approach his first-year numbers before getting hurt.

If he’s even half as talented as a realtor as he is a punter, Stonehouse is going to be very successful in his new venture.

And there has to be a great new nickname birthed from this. I’m sure Titans fans will come up with something.

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Titans P Ryan Stonehouse talks season-ending injury, recovery process

Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse recently touched on his season-ending injury and his recovery process.

One of many key injuries the Tennessee Titans suffered in 2023 was to punter Ryan Stonehouse, who was lost for the season after suffering a knee injury during the Week 13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Prior to his injury, Stonehouse was having a fantastic season and was on track to once again make history, with his 53.1 yards per punt matching the NFL record he set during the 2022 campaign.

Upon going down against the Colts, it was immediately obvious that the second-year punter had suffered a serious injury, although it remains unknown exactly what it is.

“You feel sorry for yourself for a day,” Stonehouse said, according to Jim Wyatt. “Because your whole life has changed from doing one thing to totally doing something opposite. I think you maybe sit in it for two days. The first day you are confused. What do I do now? When do I get surgery? What does the (recovery) process look like? The next day, it sets in: Well, my season is over, and this sucks.”

Stonehouse did say, however, that he feels great and is focused on rehab. He hopes to be able to walk without later this week.

“I feel great,” Stonehouse said. “I literally feel like I could not feel better after surgery. Right now, all I care about is rehab, and getting back. And you just have to attack it.”

Stonehouse is now taking a glass-half-full approach to looking at his injury, with the Colorado State product revealing it has given him a better idea of how he can improve moving forward.

“The cool thing about what I went through this year is I feel like I know exactly what I need to do to be better than I was this year,” he said. “Like, I need to improve on plus-50s, and that sort of stuff. I feel like I know exactly what I need to do, and if I can just get back to where I was, I don’t have any worry. I know what it takes. And, I enjoy the process of improvement.”

It remains to be seen if Stonehouse will be ready for the start of next season, but if not, the Titans may have a temporary solution in-house after fellow punter Ty Zentner was solid in relief of Stonehouse.

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Titans’ Ryan Stonehouse can’t believe Nick Folk didn’t make Pro Bowl

Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse took to Twitter to express his disbelief that kicker Nick Folk didn’t make the Pro Bowl.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has been voted to his fourth-career Pro Bowl, but we’d be remiss in not mentioning that a few other players from the team deserved the honor.

One of them is kicker Nick Folk, who currently sports the second-best field goal success rate in the NFL at 96.7 percent after making 29 of his 30 attempts this season.

And, barring a total collapse in Week 18, Folk will set a franchise record, surpassing Al Del Greco and Rob Bironas, both of whom tallied a 92.3 percent success rate in 1998 and 2010, respectively.

After finding out Folk didn’t even make it as an alternate, Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse, who was once the leading vote-getter at his position before his season-ending injury, took to Twitter to express his disbelief in that fact.

Defensive lineman Denico Autry was another player who could have made the cut after totaling 11.5 sacks, a new career-high.

Unfortunately, Autry plays at an absolutely stacked position, making it more difficult. At least he was named an alternate, though, and has a shot to take part in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.

Despite the snub, Folk’s season has been a great one and he’s been everything the Titans could’ve hoped for when they traded for him right before the start of the season.

He’ll hit free agency in 2024, but the Titans should be very keen on bringing the 39-year-old back.

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Titans’ Ryan Stonehouse named ‘best punter’ by ESPN

In an article naming the best player at different skills, Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse was named the best at his position.

Over the course of his first two seasons in the NFL, Tennessee Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse has emerged as one of the best at his position.

After breaking the single-season record for yards per punt in 2022 with 53.1, the Colorado State product was leading the NFL in that category and had a chance to break his own record before suffering a season-ending injury.

In a recent article naming the best players in the league at different skills, Stonehouse was recognized as the “best punter” by ESPN’s Matt Bowen.

Stonehouse’s 53.1 yards per punt is the highest in the league, and he has also dropped 28 kicks inside the 20-yard line (51.9%, No. 1 in the NFL).

Somehow, Stonehouse did not get recognition in the “best leg” category, even though he quite literally has out-kicked every other player at his position over the last two seasons. That went to Las Vegas Raiders punter, A.J. Cole, who was averaging nearly two yards less per punt.

Nevertheless, the Titans have something special in Stonehouse, giving them one less thing to worry about going into a 2024 offseason that is sure to see plenty of change.

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Titans place Ryan Stonehouse, Joe Jones on injured reserve

The Titans officially placed punter Ryan Stonehouse on injured reserve on Friday.

The Tennessee Titans placed two players on injured reserve on Friday, including punter Ryan Stonehouse.

Stonehouse’s addition to injured reserve is no surprise, as head coach Mike Vrabel revealed earlier this week that the punter is out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury in Week 13.

The other player placed on injured reserve is linebacker Joe Jones. The veteran special teamer, who was signed to the practice squad in October before being promoted to the active roster ahead of the Colts game, was listed with a finger injury on this week’s injury report.

Neither Stonehouse’s nor Jones’ exact injuries have been revealed.

Replacing Stonehouse is punter Ty Zentner, who was signed to the team’s practice squad this week. Zentner will also assume holder duties, as well.

With Jones out, the Titans have Otis Reese and Luke Gifford as backups to Azeez Al-Shaair and Jack Gibbens. Tennessee also has recently signed JoJo Domann on the practice squad.

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2 Titans ranked in top 10 at their positions in Pro Bowl voting

Two Titans players rank inside the top 10 in Pro Bowl voting at their respective positions.

If you’re a fan who is still holding out hope that the Tennessee Titans will be well-represented at this year’s Pro Bowl games, you should probably lower your expectations.

The Titans only have two players who are currently ranking in the top 10 at their respective positions when it comes to fan voting, and one of those players has just been lost for the rest of the season.

Running back Derrick Henry is ninth in fan voting amongst all running backs, while Ryan Stonehouse leads all punters, although his inevitable designation to injured reserve will certainly put an end to that.

By the way, you can place your Pro Bowl votes right here.

Fan votes only make up part of the voting process, with players and coaches making up the rest. But considering the Titans’ on-field struggles this year, it’s hard to envision them making up the difference.

Jeffery Simmons is a household name who could possibly make up some votes in the players and coaches polls, but he’s now set to miss a few weeks with a knee injury, and that will only hurt his chances.

The Titans have had a down year in practically every possible way, and their presence (or lack thereof) at the Pro Bowl games will likely be no different.

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Titans’ Ryan Stonehouse has upbeat message after season-ending injury

Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse took to X on Monday with an upbeat message in the wake of his season-ending injury.

While Tennessee Titans fans are bummed for star punter Ryan Stonehouse, who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 13, the Colorado State product is staying upbeat in the wake of the terrible news.

Stonehouse came down with the injury in the third quarter of the loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It isn’t clear exactly what injury he suffered to his knee, but head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Monday that it will require surgery and end his season.

The second-year punter was in the midst of yet another sensational season after a record-breaking rookie campaign in 2022.

In fact, Stonehouse was coming off a historic month of November and was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his latest impressive performance in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers.

He was also leading the NFL in several categories and was on his way to a second All-Pro nod (he was a second-team All-Pro in 2022).

As bummed as everyone rightly is for him, Stonehouse took to X with an upbeat message.

“Just another chapter in the story, I’ll be back,” he wrote.

With Stonehouse done for the season, the Titans now have to find someone to fill in for him for the final five games, and quite possibly for some contests next season, depending on significant the injury is.

Franchise great Brett Kern has been mentioned by fans and media, and the 37-year-old recently addressed the topic, which you can check out right here.

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