Titans’ projected starting defense after 1st wave of free agency

What would the Titans defense look like if the season started today?

Nov 17, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) reacts after a sack in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Linebackers

Starters | OLBs: Vic Beasley, Harold Landry

Starters | ILBs: Jayon Brown, Rashaan Evans

Beasley is one of the newest additions to the Titans. He was signed to a one-year, $9.5 million deal after totaling eight sacks with the Atlanta Falcons in 2019. While there have been concerns about his consistency and effort in the past, the 27-year-old has a ton of upside.

Tennessee will return what should be an elite duo on the inside in Brown and Evans. Brown’s talent in pass coverage, along with Evans’ ability against the run and motor overall, makes the pair one heck of a combination.

Landry took a big step forward in 2019 with a career-high nine sacks, but his production did hit a wall after Cameron Wake was placed on Injured Reserve and could no longer help take pressure off him. The Boston College product should thrive with a guy like Beasley opposite him next season.