The clock is ticking, and the deadline day is creeping closer with every passing week! You know what that means—teams are scrambling to get their favorite players locked down. The Seahawks have their sights set on linebacker Ernest Jones, who’s currently in the final stages of his trade. Meanwhile, the Titans are gearing up to receive some valuable assets for their leaving star.
According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, the Titans are sending linebacker Ernest Jones to the Seahawks, while linebacker Jerome Baker and a fourth-round pick will make their way back to Tennessee.
Trade! The #Seahawks are sending LB Jerome Baker and a fourth-round draft pick to the #Titans for LB Ernest Jones IV, per sources. pic.twitter.com/gZOtN2M0Ox
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 23, 2024
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This isn’t Jones’s first rodeo in the trade game this year. He joined the Titans from the Rams just a few months back, thanks to a deal that sent a 2026 fifth-round pick to L.A. Now, he’s looking to make a fresh start in Seattle. That’s a quick shuffle, isn’t it? But let’s just hope he knows what he’s doing.
So far this season, Jones has been a standout, starting five of the team’s six games and racking up an impressive 44 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two passes defended. Talk about making your presence felt! That’s good for the Seahawks’ POV. But let’s just see what the Titans can expect from Baker.
After six seasons in Miami, Baker jumped right into the action in Seattle, starting all five games he’s played. He’s made his mark with 30 tackles, a sack, and even forced a fumble. Hmm, decent trade, by the looks of it. Fair for all the parties involved. But Brian Callahan is expecting more from Tennessee.
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Brian Callahan wants roster updates after Ernest Jones’ trade
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Well, well, well—things are buzzing in Tennessee! Titans’ Coach Callahan took to the podium on Wednesday, and let’s just say he was walking a tightrope between sharing and staying mum. With the news of trading star receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Chiefs and LB Ernest Jones IV heading to Seattle, Callahan is certainly trying to navigate through this roster change. So, what’s the scoop?
While he couldn’t spill the beans on any specifics—hey, no spoilers allowed—Callahan did hint at upcoming roster shuffles. “I expect some movement on our roster over the next period of time,” he said. You’ve got to love the classic coach speak! It’s like watching a quarterback in the pocket—dodging questions (tackles) left and right. With a 1-5 record, the Titans definitely need to shake things up. But here’s the kicker: “We may have different players playing, still making every effort to win now.” Talk about keeping your eyes on the prize!
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Looking ahead, the Titans have a tall order as they head into their matchup against the Detroit Lions (5-1) this Sunday. Without Hopkins, they’ve got a slim lineup of receivers. On the defensive side, the Titans will still rely on veterans like Kenneth Murray Jr. and a few others to step up.
Now, whether it’d be ‘no Jones and no Hopkins, no worries’, or critics lining up to call out the Titans’ poor decision-making. Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: a lot of eyes are on them now.
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