By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans need to go into full trade mode and start developing the players who will be on their roster in 2026. Developing the youth will infuse speed and competitiveness that this team lacks

The Titans are competitive in nature, but they can’t compete with the lack of team speed and the lack of playmakers on the team. Offensively, the Titans have started to highlight speedster Chimere Dike and are using Tyjae Spears more. That is a good start.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) runs against Indianapolis Colts safety Reuben Lowery III (36) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (53) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Chimere Dike runs after the catch/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

But adding Chig Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm more to the mix would be beneficial. On defense, the Titans need speed on the backend and need to add third-rounder Kevin Winston at safety. They should also give sixth-rounder Marcus Harris a shot at corner. He is likely the new nickel back after Monday's trade of Roger McCreary.

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