The Titans and Brian Callahan just pulled off the NFL version of a kitchen sink renovation—everything had to go.

But the writing was on the wall. I mean, when you are only able to tick off 3 wins in an entire season, there’s no scapegoat. The whole team contributes to it. Not just that, Brian’s men got steamrolled in seven different blowouts. So, obviously, the play-caller wasn’t going to sit still. No more excuses. No more slow rebuilds. Just a wrecking ball to the roster and an open checkbook for free agents.

If Callahan’s press conferences from January hinted at urgency, his actions in March screamed it. “I don’t like the fact that we won three games,” Callahan admitted back then. “That’s not the standard I’ve set for myself.” And now? The man wasn’t bluffing. The Titans just went on a signing spree like a desperate fantasy football manager before week 1.

But guess what? They made it clear: NO press conferences for their new signings. Why? Maybe it’s because Callahan knows this isn’t about celebrating “good” moves. It’s about fixing a disaster. So, no hype videos, no grand introductions—just get to work.

Let’s rewind to how we got here. Callahan, a self-proclaimed play-calling enthusiast, made it clear he wouldn’t be handing over the offensive reins despite Tennessee ranking 27th in scoring. He also acknowledged a glaring issue: the quarterback position. Will Levis showed flashes, but flashes don’t win games. The Titans, armed with the No. 1 overall pick and plenty of cap space, were not about to roll into 2025 with just vibes and hope.

And that’s where things got interesting. Their free agency strategy? Aggressive, to say the least. They threw money at their offensive line like it was a broken-down car they couldn’t afford to junk. Enter Dan Moore Jr. on a four-year, $82 million deal and veteran Kevin Zeitler on a one-year rental. You call it a tweak… We say he’s on a mission. The message? Protect the next QB at all costs.

Speaking of quarterbacks, they grabbed a familiar face in Brandon Allen, but let’s be real—he’s not the answer. More like a bookmark until the draft arrives. The bigger moves came on defense, where they beefed up with Dre’Mont Jones, Xavier Woods, and Cody Barton. Callahan isn’t just fixing the offense; he’s making sure the defense doesn’t spend Sundays playing 11-on-7.

So, the biggest question now? Did this spending spree actually make the Titans better, or are they just throwing cash at problems they should’ve solved years ago? Time will tell… Meanwhile, this revamp also means saying goodbyes, no matter if the vets are packing.

Brian Callahan’s Titans are making moves: Hit or miss?

Well, that didn’t last long. The Titans officially parted ways with veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie after just one injury-riddled season. The man inked a three-year, $36 million deal last offseason, but fast forward to today, and the front office is already moving on. Tough business, right?

Awuzie’s 2024 campaign never really took off. Eight games, 26 tackles, and one pick—hardly the lockdown presence Tennessee was banking on. A groin injury in Week 3 derailed his season, landing him on IR until December. By then, the Titans were already spiraling to a 3-14 finish. Safe to say, things didn’t go as planned.

Couple that with Brian Callahan’s pretty clear plans from this offseason: “But yeah, I think it’s very clear that’s a position we have to do our due diligence on and our work on, both in free agency and in the draft.” Yeah, this doesn’t sound like an ‘out of the blue’ news, now, does it? Basically, Tennessee is clearing the house in the hopes of a better 2nd year with Brian, and Awuzie is the latest casualty.

So, where does this leave the Titans? For starters, they’ve freed up some cap space—though with $12.5 million in dead money, it’s not exactly a clean break. More importantly, this move signals a shift. Callahan isn’t interested in patchwork solutions; he’s building from the ground up.

Now, let’s talk replacements. If Tennessee wants a veteran presence, the free-agent market has some options. But given their draft capital, they might take the rookie route. Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry or Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell could be intriguing fits. Either way, Callahan’s vision for this defense is starting to take shape. And with new GM Mike Borgonzi pulling the strings, expect more shakeups ahead.

So, was cutting Awuzie the right call? Depends on how you look at it. If he bounced back healthy, he could’ve been a key piece in the secondary. But banking on a rebound year wasn’t a risk the Titans were willing to take. Instead, they’re pressing the reset button.