{
  "id": 4620767,
  "title": "How Titans built the 2026 roster, from Jeffery Simmons to Pat Coogan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/how-titans-built-the-2026-roster-from-jeffery-simmons-to-pat-coogan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T10:06:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/titans-built-2026-roster-jeffery-100653347.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tennessee Titans finalized their 2026 roster on Aug. 30, boasting a balanced team that could see further adjustments before the Sept. 13 season opener against the New York Jets. The roster is composed of 12 players acquired prior to GM Mike Borgonzi's arrival in 2025. The team's foundation includes standout defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who was selected in the 2019 NFL draft, and cornerback Pat Coogan, who was a 2026 first-round pick. Other key acquisitions include offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr., defensive end Femi Oladejo, safety Kevin Winston Jr., and wide receiver Wan Dale Robinson, who were all signed as free agents. The Titans also bolstered their roster with undrafted free agents Tony Pollard, Xavier Restrepo, and Nicholas Singleton, as well as college transfers Solomon Thomas and Jackie Marshall. The team's depth is further enhanced by additions made via waivers, such as DL John Franklin-Myers, DL Jordan Elliott, and CB Alonate Taylor. The Titans' 2026 roster showcases a mix of experienced veterans and promising rookies, aiming to create a competitive unit for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "The Tennessee Titans 2026 roster includes 22 former draft picks but no 2026 UDFAs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Titans initial 53-man roster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/titans-initial-53-man-roster",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:04:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}