The Tennessee Titans have made their intentions clear.
Trading away cornerback Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams isn’t just about one player; it’s about the Titans’ future.
Sitting at 1-7, the Titans have reached a point where they can’t hide from the obvious.
They need another reset.
With the recent firing of HC Brian Callahan and now the trade of McCreary, it is clear that the first steps towards a reset have been taken.
As the Titans brace for the rest of what will likely be a losing season, they must figure out how to make this reset work.
Titans Embrace Reality Of Lost Season
Getty Tennessee Titans interim head coach Mike McCoy.
The Roger McCreary trade doesn’t come out of nowhere.
The Titans’ season has slowly started to unravel, and at this point, it is clear what needs to happen.
A revolving door of inconsistency in play, injury, and coaching left the Titans searching for direction.
Trading away a young defensive piece may have been surprising to some, but a 1-7 team in turmoil needs to make changes.
The Titans were able to get a 2026 fifth-round pick in return for McCreary, signalling a look into the future.
This Titans’ front office is no longer clinging to the past.
Moving McCreary now demonstrates a commitment to stockpile assets and reset the roster around retained players.
Outside of quarterback Cam Ward and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, most of this roster could be changed over the next year.
Trade Implications For 2025 Season
Getty Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward questions fourth-down decision.
The immediate impact of losing McCreary will show up on Sundays.
Tennessee’s secondary was already struggling, and now, it gets thinner.
Defensively, the Titans will need to rely mainly on Jeffery Simmons getting home to the quarterback.
And the defensive line as a whole in stopping the run.
This type of trade requires specific expectations for the future.
The Titans aren’t trying to patch holes anymore.
Instead, they’re trying to figure out which players will step up now and will be kept in this next roster reset.
It is all about evaluation right now.
Offensively, the focus remains purely on Cam Ward’s progression.
While Ward has struggled throughout the season, it is important to note that the help around him has lacked in many areas.
The offensive line and skill position players are a major issue.
Again, this is all part of the plan as to where the Titans sit as an organization.
Identifying what kind of offensive core to pair with Ward will be the most crucial aspect of the Titans’ future.
Moreover, the coaching search that will begin once the season ends will mark an even bigger shift in the direction of this team.
The 2025 season is essentially in the rear-view.
And now, the Titans face the reality of yet another rebuild amid a rocky 2025 season.
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