AP source: Titans releasing 7-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones
2 years, 9 months ago

AP source: Titans releasing 7-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A person familiar with the move says the Tennessee Titans will be releasing seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones in a move to clear salary cap space. The Titans traded for Jones last June in a move that gave Atlanta salary cap space. Salute!” Jones is the fifth player to be released by the Titans, who had to create space not only before the new league year started Wednesday and to keep outside linebacker Harold Landry and center Ben Jones off the free agent market. Only Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss averaged more yards per catch than Jones among NFL players with at least 848 receptions.

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Unexpectedly, Ernest Jones IV gets to showcase his linebacker trade against Rams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unexpectedly, Ernest Jones IV gets to showcase his linebacker trade against Rams

LA Times  

Ernest Jones bows his head onto the field after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI. I just know it’s a challenge going against him after going against for years in practice.” With Jones’ departure, coach Sean McVay and first-year defensive coordinator Chris Shula made veteran linebacker Troy Reeder the defensive signal-caller. Asked Wednesday how the decision to trade Jones had …

Titans Make Bold Moves, Trade Two Starters for Draft Picks
2 months ago

Titans Make Bold Moves, Trade Two Starters for Draft Picks

Associated Press  

The Tennessee Titans have made two significant trades in the lead-up to the NFL trade deadline. They traded their third-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City for a conditional fifth-round pick. Then, they traded their second-leading tackler in linebacker Ernest Jones Jr. to Seattle for linebacker Jerome Baker and a fourth-round pick.

Rams are closing in on a deal to trade linebacker Ernest Jones to Tennessee, AP sources say
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams are closing in on a deal to trade linebacker Ernest Jones to Tennessee, AP sources say

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams are working on a deal to trade linebacker Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Jones was the Rams’ leading tackler and defensive signal-caller last season, and he was expected to be a key component of their defense again this fall …

Rams trade Ernest Jones IV to the Titans as roster is reduced to 53
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams trade Ernest Jones IV to the Titans as roster is reduced to 53

LA Times  

Rams linebacker Ernest Jones IV is being traded to the Tennessee Titans. Eight months ago, after he helped them make an unexpected run to the playoffs, linebacker Ernest Jones IV appeared to be a key player in the Rams’ future. The Rams are now preparing for the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit — and a Lions offense that ranked among …

NFL teams scramble to catch K.C. as free agency begins -- but the Chiefs aren’t standing still
9 months, 1 week ago

NFL teams scramble to catch K.C. as free agency begins -- but the Chiefs aren’t standing still

Associated Press  

Calvin Ridley is heading to the Tennessee Titans, the highlight of the official start of free agency Wednesday when teams began reshaping their rosters in a quest to unseat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Also Wednesday, the Washington Commanders continued rebuilding their defense by luring six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner from Seattle, and Joe Flacco is headed …

Titans offensive lineman loses his job after being ejected from consecutive practices
1 year, 4 months ago

Titans offensive lineman loses his job after being ejected from consecutive practices

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Being ejected from consecutive training camp practices cost Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Jamarco Jones his job Thursday. The Titans waived Jones about three hours after he did not finish practice following a blindside block on linebacker Chance Campbell. Asked if Thursday’s block was clean, Titans coach Mike Vrabel said no and that’s not how they want to …

GM: Titans did ask 2-time All-Pro Byard to take pay cut
1 year, 7 months ago

GM: Titans did ask 2-time All-Pro Byard to take pay cut

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New general manager Ran Carthon confirmed Monday that the Tennessee Titans did ask two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to take a pay cut earlier this year. The first-time general manager hired in January said he talked with Byard within the past three weeks and has been in constant contact with the safety’s agent. Byard goes into his …

Titans release C Ben Jones as O-line renovation continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Titans release C Ben Jones as O-line renovation continues

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans continued the renovation of their offensive line Friday, releasing 11-year veteran center Ben Jones a year after signing him to a two-year extension. Jones started every game he played for Tennessee with 108 games, but the 6-foot-3, 308-pound center was limited by injuries to 12 starts in 2022. The Titans released three-time Pro Bowl …

Titans release Lewan, Woods, Bullock to clear up cap space
1 year, 10 months ago

Titans release Lewan, Woods, Bullock to clear up cap space

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon started clearing up some much-needed salary cap space Wednesday. The Titans announced they released three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan for a failed physical and also released veteran wide receiver Robert Woods and kicker Randy Bullock. The Titans started Wednesday approximately $23.5 million over the salary cap of $224.8 …

Titans turn from losing AFC South title to hiring new GM
1 year, 11 months ago

Titans turn from losing AFC South title to hiring new GM

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans enter the offseason at their earliest point since the 2018 season with more questions than wins, and they must hire a general manager before they can start figuring out their future. “The way we have it planned right now is we have two rounds, and we’re going to see where these interviews take us.” …

Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season
2 years ago

Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk has very high standards for her Titans. Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson on Tuesday in the midst of his seventh season with the Titans off to a 7-5 start and Tennessee second only to the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL’s longest active streak of consecutive winning seasons in his …

Titans release 7-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones after 1 year
2 years, 9 months ago

Titans release 7-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones after 1 year

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans released seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones after one season Thursday, designating him as a post-June 1 release to create much-needed salary cap space. This move saves Tennessee approximately $11.3 million in cap space, though the Titans won’t be able to access that until June 1. He still ranks first in NFL history …

Titans release CB Jackrabbit Jenkins to clear cap space
2 years, 9 months ago

Titans release CB Jackrabbit Jenkins to clear cap space

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have released veteran cornerback Janoris “Jackrabbit” Jenkins after one season to clear approximately $6.9 million in salary cap space before the start of the new league year. The Titans announced the move Tuesday along with a multi-year extension for center Ben Jones, keeping him from the free agent market that opens Wednesday afternoon. He …

AP source: Titans keeping C Ben Jones, adding Jamarco Jones
2 years, 9 months ago

AP source: Titans keeping C Ben Jones, adding Jamarco Jones

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A person familiar with the deals says the Tennessee Titans are keeping center Ben Jones in the middle of their offensive line and are adding Seattle offensive lineman Jamarco Jones. Ben Jones agreed Monday to a two-year deal worth $14 million, while Jamarco Jones also agreed to terms, according to the person who spoke on the condition …

Titans ready to tune up offense with Jones, new coordinator
3 years, 4 months ago

Titans ready to tune up offense with Jones, new coordinator

Associated Press  

TENNESSEE TITANS CAMP SITE: Nashville, Tennessee LAST YEAR: Derrick Henry carried the Titans once again, this time to the franchise’s first AFC South title since 2008. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WR Julio Jones, LB Bud Dupree, CB Janoris Jenkins, DL Denico Autry, CB Caleb Farley, WR Josh Reynolds, LB Rashad Weaver, OT Dillon Radunz, LS Morgan Cox, OT Kendall Lamm. IMPORTANT LOSSES: …

Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones
3 years, 6 months ago

Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans had been talking to the Atlanta Falcons about seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones for nearly three weeks. Robinson said Jones still must pass a physical, and the Titans have “some things we’ve still got to work through” with the salary cap. “Julio Jones will always be part of the Falcons story, having …

Could the Chargers acquire Julio Jones? It’s a longshot bet worth considering
3 years, 6 months ago

Could the Chargers acquire Julio Jones? It’s a longshot bet worth considering

LA Times  

Jonesin’ for a new receiver? If the Atlanta Falcons trade Jones after June 1, they would create roughly $15 million in cap space for the cash-strapped team need to sign its incoming draft class. Not only could the Chargers use the boost Jones would provide, but the team’s marketing department is certainly looking to ramp up ticket and jersey sales …

Titans releasing 2 starters in Adoree Jackson, Dennis Kelly
3 years, 9 months ago

Titans releasing 2 starters in Adoree Jackson, Dennis Kelly

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are busy remaking their secondary, releasing Adoree Jackson and agreeing to terms on a deal with cornerback Janoris Jenkins. That came a couple of hours after the Titans announced they were releasing Jackson, the 18th overall pick of the 2017 draft. The Titans also released starting cornerback Malcolm Butler and safety Kenny Vaccaro last …

Win-win: Henry says deal works for him; Titans get cap space
4 years, 5 months ago

Win-win: Henry says deal works for him; Titans get cap space

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Derrick Henry wanted the assurance of a long-term contract with the Tennessee Titans rather than risk playing this season under the franchise tag, and the NFL rushing leader said his new deal is a win-win for him and the team. Helping the Titans create some extra room under the salary cap to possibly add someone like Jadeveon …

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