Pair of Titans reserve offensive linemen could be key to offseason plans

Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi will be tasked with adding premium talents at premium positions this offseason. The lack of difference makers at wide receiver, EDGE, and cornerback has especially been evident throughout this 2-12 season. Despite the big and obvious items on the to-do list, Borgonzi can’t neglect the lesser-priority depth issues, either.

The Titans have really improved across the offensive line lately. They’ve allowed a combined one sack in the previous two games. Tony Pollard is running the football with renewed vigor, and Cam Ward has consecutive multi-TD passing performances. In those two contests, the Titans have scored the most (31) and second-most (tied, 24) points of the season.

That’s despite dealing with numerous injuries up front. Corey Levin recently started multiple games at center before Lloyd Cushenberry returned in Week 15. Midway through the Cleveland Browns victory, Oli Udoh replaced Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle. Udoh then started this past weekend’s game versus the San Francisco 49ers.

Levin and Udoh have done excellent work in spot starts. Levin started that Browns game that produced 31 points and 184 rushing yards. Udoh entered midway through the contest and helped limit Myles Garrett. In Week 15, the veteran swing tackle helped keep Ward clean (zero sacks).

Both Levin and Udoh are pending free agents. Most NFL teams are dissatisfied with their offensive line depth. Despite the Titans being inconsistent up front this season, they can’t complain about the jobs Levin and Udoh have done.

Levin feels especially notable. Cushenberry is a potential cap casualty this offseason. Whether the Titans cut Cushenberry or not, Levin provides good depth at both center and guard (he stepped in for Kevin Zeitler at right guard momentarily).

Moore has also dealt with injuries and occasional inconsistencies at left tackle. Udoh has performed at an acceptable level given the current state of backup NFL offensive linemen. The Titans should re-sign both Udoh and Levin this offseason.