Titans' secondary ranked as one of the NFL's worst for 2026

The Tennessee Titans underwent a significant overhaul of their secondary during the offseason, signing players such as Alontae Taylor and Cor Dale Flott under new head coach Robert Saleh. Despite these additions, the team's secondary ranked as one of the worst in the NFL for the upcoming 2026 season, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF).

PFF placed Tennessee near the bottom of its secondary rankings, citing numerous issues. Rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. was the only bright spot last year, with an average depth of tackle on run plays of just 3.0 yards from the line of scrimmage, the shallowest among qualifying safeties. However, the unit's coverage was a widespread concern, with opposing quarterbacks earning a 125.0 passer rating when targeting the Titans' secondary.

Although incoming boundary corners Cor’Dale Flott and Alontae Taylor showed potential, Taylor stands out as the only defensive back to allow 20 passing touchdowns over the past three seasons. The Titans' evaluation highlighted their lack of high-end performers in the back end and the absence of standout coverage production last season.

While the team made several offseason signings, including CB Joshua Williams and CB Nazeeh Johnson, who is suspended for the first six games, and safety Tony Adams, PFF's broader league comparison revealed that the Titans still have significant ground to cover. The secondary, comprising Amani Hooker and Kevin Winston Jr., along with returning cornerback Marcus Harris, remains one of the biggest uncertainties as the team enters a crucial year of its rebuild.