Defensive line (6)
| Pos. | Starter | Backup |
| DE | Jeffery Simmons | Amani Bledsoe |
| NT | DaQuan Jones | Isaiah Mack |
| DT | Jack Crawford | Larrell Murchison |
Analysis: For the time being, we have to give the edge at defensive tackle to the veteran Crawford, whose experience makes him the favorite to play alongside Simmons and Jones. After nearly making the roster last year, Bledsoe finally breaks through, and Murchison and Mack give the Titans some versatility up and down the line. This group could see a shake-up if a big free-agent signing occurs in the near future.
Notable cuts: Matt Dickerson, Joey Ivie