The Tennessee Titans entered the offseason not desperately needing help in the secondary after a great year against opposing quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends. Tennessee allowed the second-fewest receptions and the second-fewest receiving yards, even with their top two cornerbacks injured for most of the year. Since the Titans have good depth at the cornerback position, they parted ways with an experienced defender.
Tennessee Titans cut veteran defensive back with 81 career starts
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Titans have cut Chidobe Awuzie, but Schefter didn’t specify whether he was a pre or post-June 1st cut. With a pre-June 1st cut, they free up $1.725 million and incur a $12.51 million dead cap hit in 2025. Finally, with a post-June 1st cut, on June 2nd, the front office frees up $4.225 million cap space and incurs a $10.01 million dead cap hit in 2025 and $2.5 million in 2026.
Titans have released cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, who played in eight games for the team in 2024, including seven that he started.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2025
The experienced corner missed half of 2024 with injury
Chidobe Awuzie had a solid 2024 campaign but missed half of the season with an injury. Awuzie recorded 26 tackles, one interception, and four pass deflections, allowing 15 receptions on 26 targets for 187 yards, two touchdowns, and an 89.7 passer rating in eight games and seven starts. He missed nine games (Weeks 4-13) with a groin injury.
Awuzie had a roster bonus due on March 17, guaranteeing $3.98 million of his $11.49 million base salary for 2025. Since his $3.98 million roster bonus was coming up, they decided to cut him before the deadline.
A look at the Tennessee Titans’ CB room
- L’Jarius Sneed
- Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
- Roger McCreary
- Darrell Baker Jr.
- Kendell Brooks
- Gabe Jeudy-Lally
