There’s one item on the Tennessee Titans’ to-do list this offseason that stands out above all others. Obviously, that piece is finding a new starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
After a brutal year of quarterback production in 2024, the Titans are poised to bring in a new signal-caller. Whether they use the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on a quarterback, sign one in free agency, or look to complete a trade, a new starter is almost certain to be at Middle Tennessee.
Most of the talk about the Titans getting a quarterback has surrounded the draft. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward have been constantly in the news since Tennessee landed the first pick.
However, the rumors surrounding free agents like Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers have also been loud.
That being said, a new projection has come out that has the Titans signing Darnold in free agency.
Matt Johnson from SportsNaut Tennessee signed Darnold as one of its 15 offseason predictions.
“A return to the Minnesota Vikings now seems out of the question. The Las Vegas Raiders could also be an option, but it’s hard to believe they would see Tom Brady as a savior of the franchise. Instead, the Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan is rolling the dice with his job on the line in 2025,” Johnson wrote.
“Tennessee has already demonstrated that it is willing to spend big in NFL free agency, even if it is not in the team’s best long-term interest to build a team. Darnold provides stability and if “Tennessee uses its first-round pick on a good tackle, the Titans’ offensive line could be good enough for Darnold to land a three-year deal.”
Darnold had a monstrous 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings. He ended up playing all 17 games, completing 66.2 percent of his pass attempts for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also had 212 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
At 27 years old, Darnold is still young enough to be a long-term quarterback. He will be 28 before the start of the 2025 season, but the Titans would still have their long-term signal caller if they sign him.
Many are split with their opinions on Darnold. Some believe he is a product of playing with the Vikings and having an elite supporting cast. Others think Darnold is the real deal.
It would be a risk to sign Darnold, just like drafting a quarterback.
Expect to hear a ton of rumors and speculation about Tennessee and its quarterback situation as the offseason gets underway. Darnold is a name to watch very closely.
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