The business of building the 2026 Tennessee Titans roster is quietly underway on two fronts: retaining developmental talent and identifying new blood through the draft. On January 5, 2026, the team signed 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts, ensuring they will be part of the offseason program and training camp under new head coach Robert Saleh.
The futures signings are a standard but vital post-season procedure, allowing teams to secure the rights to practice squad members and other free agents. This year’s group for the Titans includes several intriguing names:
- DE David Ebuka Agoha & OLB Nate Lynn: Young pass rushers who will get a chance to impress a defensive-minded head coach.
- WR Hal Presley III: A big-bodied receiver who could compete for a role in a needy position group.
- TE Joel Wilson & C Clay Webb: Offensive depth pieces at positions that require bolstering.
- DT Timmy Horne & NT Isaiah Raikes: Interior defensive linemen to add competition.
- DB Keydrain Calligan: A defensive back who will try to carve out a role in a secondary in flux.
These signings represent the first layer of the 2026 roster—the longshots and projects who will fill out the 90-man offseason roster. The next, more impactful layer will come from the 2026 NFL Draft, where the Titans are projected to have a top-five selection following their 3-14 finish.
Scouting for that draft is already in full swing. On January 26, team evaluators were highlighted as having specific interest in prospects at the 2026 Shrine Bowl, a premier all-star game for draft-eligible players. Reported players on the Titans’ radar include:
- Skyler Bell, WR, UConn: A potential mid-round target to address the team’s glaring lack of playmaking receivers.
- Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest: A running back who could provide depth and competition behind Tyjae Spears.
- Jack Endries, TE, Texas: A tight end prospect who could help modernize an offense that needs more dynamic pass-catchers.
The convergence of these two processes—evaluating known commodities on futures deals and scouting new talent—defines the early offseason. Saleh and his new coaching staff will inherit this group of 11 futures players and will soon have significant draft capital to mold the roster in their image. For players like Agoha, Presley, and Lynn, the coaching change represents a fresh opportunity. For the Titans’ scouts, identifying the next wave of talent at events like the Shrine Bowl is the first step in providing Saleh with the tools necessary for a successful rebuild.