Carter wasn't expected to be a full-time starter for the Titans in 2025, but he was a veteran body expected to contribute in what appears to be the Titans' weakest position group. Tennessee recorded just 32 sacks in 2024.

The Tennessee Titans are hoping that second-round pick Oluwafemi Oladejo out of UCLA can help improve the team's pass rush. Oladejo will compete for a starting job, but there are reasons to ...

The addition of free agent Jihad Ward won’t magically transform the Titans’ defense. But it does fit perfectly with the team’s “bigger is better” theme on the edge heading into 2025. A 6-5, 285-pound defensive lineman/edge rusher, Ward is the latest of numerous Titans signings over the past several months to fit the profile.

Jones was 34th in the NFL in pressures generated last year and 41st in pass rush win rate. Out of 122 eligible players, Carter ranked 117th in pressures and 120th in win rate.

The Tennessee Titans had one of the best defenses in the league this past season, but there is always room to improve. As a team, the Titans finished with just 32 sacks.

At the same time, their pass defense struggled, allowing 274.8 yards per game. At the same time, the Titans defense allowed just 21.1 points per game, good for 15th overall.

The Titans are giving up sacks in 31% of those situations. Now the Titans (1-2) are heading into a matchup against a Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) defense with another great pass rusher.