What are realistic expectations for the Titans in 2026?

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Excitement is building in Nashville, and the Tennessee Titans are generating buzz after an active offseason that has reshaped the organization.

Now in the lull between offseason work and training camp, it is a great time to look at the expectations for new head coach Robert Saleh and his new-look Titans. This is exactly what Carter Bahns of CBS Sports did in his latest article, outlining what success will look like for the Titans in 2026.

Robert Saleh, TitansGoal: Approach .500 with improvement on both sides of the ball

While the first year of the Cam Ward era left a lot to be desired in terms of wins and losses, there were enough flashes from the then-rookie quarterback to instill excitement in what Robert Saleh can do in Year 1 with the Tennessee Titans. He inherited a roster with a solid core of young offensive skill-position players so the first priority is to help them take the next step and, in turn, aid Ward in making a sophomore leap.

Saleh already put in a great deal of work on the defensive side of the ball with a number of head-turning acquisitions, including the free agent signing of defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. He is one of many newcomers who has experience in Saleh's system.

If those personnel moves pull this defense out of the NFL basement, and if the offense builds on the momentum Ward experienced as a rookie, this team can move one step closer to the playoffs.

Tennessee made some significant changes during the offseason and added much-needed talent to both sides of the ball, especially on defense, which, by all accounts, looks like a Top 10 unit as the team heads into training camp. Now that the defense is in place, the real pressure will be on offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and the offense. If they can take a step forward, the Titans should be in a spot to surprise.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: What are realistic expectations for the Titans in 2026?

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