The Tennessee Titans held a competition for the No. 2 linebacker position alongside Cody Barton, featuring two second-year players. Both James Williams Sr. and Cedric Gray impressed and showed flashes during training camp and the preseason, but the team has yet to announce the starter. Since the Titans do not have a clear-cut starter and their depth outside Barton is young and inexperienced, they could be in play for a veteran free agent.
The Tennessee Titans added a tackling machine
According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, the Titans have signed Kyzir White to the practice squad. He joins his fourth team and enters his eighth year in the NFL. With less than a week to prepare for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, White may not start until he understands the playbook, but he could eventually take over if James Williams Sr. or Cedric Gray struggles or fails to stand out.
Sources: The #Titans are signing former #Cardinals LB Kyzir White.
White had 137 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 9 TFLs with Arizona last season. pic.twitter.com/D7nVb29vlE
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 2, 2025
He spent the last two seasons in Arizona
Kyzir White signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals during the 2023 offseason, reuniting with former Eagles defensive coordinator and current head coach Jonathan Gannon. He recorded 227 tackles, 18 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, and two interceptions across 28 starts, having missed the final six games in 2023 with a torn bicep. White had a solid 2024 campaign, finishing with the second-most tackles of his career while boasting career-highs in tackles for loss and sacks, with 137 tackles, nine TFLs, 2.5 sacks, and one interception across 17 starts.
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Fans react to the signing
GOOD move by the Titans!
— Jay Kay (@J_40K) September 2, 2025
I AINT MAD AT THAT!
— KRANEBO (@kranebo) September 2, 2025
Solid pickup
— KD Legend (@KDLegend112885) September 2, 2025
Great signing
— ChargersMuse (@ChargersMuse) September 2, 2025
Titans snagging Kyzir White? 💪 Dude’s a tackling machine with 137 last season! Can he fix their LB woes? Big get! 😎
— ℜ𝔢𝔭𝔩𝔶𝔇𝔢𝔪𝔬𝔫 💬😈 (@JoaquinMQ7) September 2, 2025
Welcome to the 615 Kyzir! 💪
— Titans Idiot Nation (@TitansIdiot) September 2, 2025
Nice pick up for that defense
— FirstDownPunts (@FirstDownPunts) September 2, 2025
Underrated
— Eagles25champs💍🏆 (@Eagles25champs) September 2, 2025
Hy🔥 Kyzir a dawg
— Kenneth (@KennHud_) September 2, 2025
Why was he available?
— Ty (@_jtgordon) September 2, 2025
Who gets cut now?
— Corey McLaughlin (@goblue92) September 2, 2025
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