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3 Players Who Definitely Won't Be on the Titans Roster Next Season

By Scott Rogust

Here are three Titans players who won't return in 2020.
Here are three Titans players who won't return in 2020. / Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

The Tennessee Titans were the biggest surprise of the season, which was further encapsulated by their upset over the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in the Wild Card Round.

But when the offseason hits, the team faces some huge decisions in terms of retaining players. With Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry as the main priorities, there are other players who will be priced out of Tennessee.

Here are three Titans who won't return in 2020.

3. Tramaine Brock

Tramaine Brock was a late waiver claim by the Titans, mostly due to the injuries at cornerback.
Tramaine Brock was a late waiver claim by the Titans, mostly due to the injuries at cornerback. / Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

Tramaine Brock entered the fray in Tennesse after the team claimed him off waivers from the Denver Broncos back in early December. That move came due to the numerous injures in the secondary, most notably to Malcolm Butler. Even though he emerged as the most efficient defensive back in Tennessee's Wild Card win over the Patriots, there's just no room for him in 2020 alongside Butler, Adoree' Jackson, and Logan Ryan.

2. Jack Conklin

Jack Conklin is in line to earn a lucrative contract in free agency.
Jack Conklin is in line to earn a lucrative contract in free agency. / Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

Given Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill will be paid a handsome amount to remain in Tennessee, that would essentially rule out Jack Conklin from returning. There are plenty of teams, like the New York Giants, who are in need of a stout right tackle, and Conklin fits the bill. The Titans would have to enter a bidding war to retain Conklin and odds are they will fall short due to their other needs.

1. Marcus Mariota

With the rise of Ryan Tannehill, Marcus Mariota's time in Tennessee is essentially over.
With the rise of Ryan Tannehill, Marcus Mariota's time in Tennessee is essentially over. / Stacy Revere/Getty Images

The Marcus Mariota era in Nashville is officially over. The former 2015 second overall pick was supposed to be the face of the Titans franchise for years to come, but he never lived up to it. A slow start to his fifth season proved to be the final nail in the coffin. Head coach Mike Vrabel benched him for Ryan Tannehill, and the Titans offense improved vastly. It's sad to say, but Mariota is nothing more than a backup signal caller now.