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It’s hard to believe that the end of this long NFL offseason is finally within sight, and the start of training camps across the league will kick off this week. Rookies will report to the Tennessee Titans’ training camp on July 23, and veterans a few days later; at last, the real competition can begin.
One position on the defense that will look completely different in 2026 than it did in 2025 is in the secondary, where the Titans completely overhauled their cornerback room with the additions of Alontae Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott, and Joshua Williams during free agency, to join second-year cornerback Marcus Harris on top of the depth chart.
Head coach Robert Saleh has penciled in Taylor and Flott to start on the outside, with Taylor taking on the role full-time, unlike in New Orleans, where he was primarily in the slot. Taylor has the talent to succeed on the outside, but must prove he is up to the task. Flott is solid and should be a tremendous upgrade over what the Titans had in 2025, helping stabilize the position.
Entering camp, Harris looks like the frontrunner in the slot. The feisty young cornerback flashed some of his potential as a rookie, but has to prove he is ready to take on a larger role. Williams profiles as the top reserve, and should see plenty of action. Keydrain Calligan, Jeadyn Lukus, Micah Robinson, Latrell McCutchin Sr. and Jalen McMurray will be competing for the final depth roles on the defense. Calligan and Robinson did have some moments during offseason workouts and could have the inside track.
Tennessee could look to add another veteran slot cornerback early in training camp if any questions arise, but it will be an interesting competition to watch.
The safety tandem of Amani Hooker and Kevin Winston Jr. appears to be set as the starters, with veteran Tony Adams slotted as the top reserve and rotational piece. This will be a big year for Winston, who flashed some potential while battling nagging injuries from his ACL recovery throughout his rookie season. Now healthy, he should make an impact.
Kendell Brooks, Erick Hallett II, Jerrick Reed II, and Bishop Fitzgerald will be battling for the fourth safety role. Brooks is familiar with the organization and proved to be a valuable special teamer, so he could have the inside track as camp opens.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans training camp preview: Secondary could be key to the defense
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One position on the defense that will look completely different in 2026 than it did in 2025 is in the secondary, where the Titans completely overhauled their cornerback room with the additions of Alontae Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott, and Joshua Williams during free agency, to join second-year cornerback Marcus Harris on top of the depth chart.
Head coach Robert Saleh has penciled in Taylor and Flott to start on the outside, with Taylor taking on the role full-time, unlike in New Orleans, where he was primarily in the slot. Taylor has the talent to succeed on the outside, but must prove he is up to the task. Flott is solid and should be a tremendous upgrade over what the Titans had in 2025, helping stabilize the position.
Entering camp, Harris looks like the frontrunner in the slot. The feisty young cornerback flashed some of his potential as a rookie, but has to prove he is ready to take on a larger role. Williams profiles as the top reserve, and should see plenty of action. Keydrain Calligan, Jeadyn Lukus, Micah Robinson, Latrell McCutchin Sr. and Jalen McMurray will be competing for the final depth roles on the defense. Calligan and Robinson did have some moments during offseason workouts and could have the inside track.
Tennessee could look to add another veteran slot cornerback early in training camp if any questions arise, but it will be an interesting competition to watch.
The safety tandem of Amani Hooker and Kevin Winston Jr. appears to be set as the starters, with veteran Tony Adams slotted as the top reserve and rotational piece. This will be a big year for Winston, who flashed some potential while battling nagging injuries from his ACL recovery throughout his rookie season. Now healthy, he should make an impact.
Kendell Brooks, Erick Hallett II, Jerrick Reed II, and Bishop Fitzgerald will be battling for the fourth safety role. Brooks is familiar with the organization and proved to be a valuable special teamer, so he could have the inside track as camp opens.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans training camp preview: Secondary could be key to the defense
Continue reading...
