As the page officially turns to the 2026 offseason, the Tennessee Titans have commenced the foundational work of roster construction. On January 5, 2026, the team announced the signing of 11 players to reserve/futures contracts, a standard procedural move that retains the rights to practice squad members and other free agents for the upcoming league year. This group represents the first building blocks for new head coach Robert Saleh and his incoming staff.
The list of signings includes a mix of young prospects and journeymen looking to make an impression during offseason workouts and training camp. Notable names include defensive end David Ebuka Agoha, wide receivers Hal Presley III and Bryce Oliver, and safety Mark Perry. Oliver and tight end Zach Heins were actually elevated to the active roster for the season finale against Jacksonville on January 3, giving them a brief late-season audition. For players like Presley, a former highly-touted recruit, and a rookie linebacker like Femi Oladejo (who ended the season on the injury report), this contract is a critical opportunity to learn a new system and compete for a role.
These signings are particularly significant for a team coming off a 3-14 season where depth was severely tested. The 2025 campaign saw a staggering number of players land on injured reserve, including key figures like quarterback Will Levis, safety Mike Brown, and cornerbacks Chris Jackson and Jalyn Armour-Davis. The futures contracts allow the Titans to maintain a larger pool of players who are already familiar with the organization as they enter a period of major transition. They provide the new coaching staff with additional bodies for drills and film evaluation throughout the spring and summer.
From a strategic standpoint, these moves are low-risk, high-reward. Futures contracts do not guarantee a spot on the 53-man roster but do guarantee an invitation to training camp. For the front office, it's a chance to cultivate potential diamonds in the rough without financial commitment. For the players, it's a lifeline and a chance to catch the eye of a completely new set of decision-makers. As the Titans prepare to wield over $100 million in projected salary cap space and hold a high draft pick, competition across the roster will be fierce. These 11 men have now secured their first ticket to that competition, embodying the offseason's theme of open competition and renewed hope in Nashville.