The Tennessee Titans made a pair of surprising moves on Tuesday afternoon, announcing the release of cornerback Adoree’ Jackson and right tackle Dennis Kelly.
With both no longer on the roster, the Titans stand to save about $15 million in cap space this offseason. One would have to assume that something big is coming at either or both positions considering the Titans have now gutted their 2020 secondary and let go of their starting right tackle.
We figured all along that the Titans would likely part ways with one of their starting corners, but nobody expected both Jackson and Malcolm Butler to be let go.
General manager Jon Robinson now must rebuild the team’s secondary after also releasing safety Kenny Vaccaro, and he has to find a new starter on the right side, unless the plan is to go with newly-signed tackle, Kendall Lamm, who has spent his career as a backup.
Here’s a look at how Twitter reacted to the news of the releases of both Jackson and Kelly:
— Dennis Kelly (@DennisKelly67) March 16, 2021
— Kevin Byard (@KB31_Era) March 16, 2021
One question just wth is going on with the @Titans
— Wesley Woodyard (@WoodDro52) March 16, 2021
Total rebuild at corner with Adoree’ Jackson release. Even when #Titans exercise fifth-year option they can’t get it right. Kelly played well after Isaiah Wilson failure. Is Kendall Lamm really better?
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) March 16, 2021
Again, Jon Robinson loudly proclaiming it was the players fault that the defense stunk last year.
— Mike Herndon (@MikeMiracles) March 16, 2021
I lean towards a big move coming at the CB position.
The inexperienced Kristian Fulton is currently the team's CB1. #Titans
Gilmore or William Jackson, perhaps? https://t.co/GHquf5d9Lh
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 16, 2021
Highest coverage grade when lined up at outside CB since 2018:
Jaire Alexander 90.6
Richard Sherman 89.0
Stephon Gilmore 87.7
Adoree Jackson 85.6— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) March 16, 2021
At this rate Darrynton Evans and Kristian Fulton not even safe#Titans
— TitansTonk (@TitansTonk) March 16, 2021
This ended up being a tactical error for the Titans in picking up that 5th year option only to cut him. That will make Adoree Jackson ineligible to become a compensatory free agent. He could have been eligible if that option had been declined. https://t.co/H4omNBM40H
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 16, 2021
Adoree makes at least some sense because of the price tag and his underwhelming performance when healthy in 2020. I’m totally lost on Kelly. https://t.co/z3X3Y580sD
— Luke Worsham (@luke_worsham) March 16, 2021
Sure would be swell to have a first round right tackle…
— Buck Reising😷 (@BuckReising) March 16, 2021
Why in the HELL would the @Titans release Adoree Jackson. Not even trade, RELEASE!? pic.twitter.com/ryokWxiH2t
— 👑 Ricky Bobby 👑 (@CID_Terry) March 16, 2021
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