The NFL draft was quickly approaching, and teams around the league were gearing up for some major trades. One starting quarterback who was rumored to be available for trade was Ryan Tannehill of the Tennessee Titans.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler broke the news on “SportsCenter” that teams believed Tannehill could be on the block due to his hefty $36M cap hit in the final year of his contract. The Titans had a new general manager, Ran Carthon, who was resetting the team’s roster, which could mean big changes were coming.
The Titans would need a replacement for Tannehill if they were to trade him, which made things complicated. While they had drafted Malik Willis in the third round last year, it was unlikely that he would be starting in the upcoming season.
However, rumors had been swirling that the Titans were looking to move up or down the draft board, suggesting that they could be looking for a quarterback. This move would almost certainly involve Tannehill, and there were teams interested in making a deal.
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Tannehill was a Pro Bowler in 2019, but his performance last season was lackluster due to injuries, throwing for only 2,536 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Despite this, he was still seen as a reliable option for teams in need of a quarterback.
The Titans were also rumored to be shopping another star player, which added to the uncertainty surrounding the team’s future. It was clear that Carthon was looking to make significant changes to the roster, and the draft would be the perfect opportunity to do so.
As the draft approached, fans around the league waited with bated breath to see what moves the Titans would make. With Tannehill potentially on the block, the team had a chance to make a major splash in the trade market and set themselves up for success in the coming years. Only time would tell what the Titans would do, but one thing was for sure: the NFL was in for an exciting draft season.
