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The Tennessee Titans shockingly traded cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. to the New York Jets in a late-round pick swap. The fanbase understandably reacted with confusion and frustration, but what’s done is done. The Titans need to use this opportunity to give snaps to the young cornerbacks they claimed off waivers.
The Titans held the No. 1 waiver wire priority after cut-down day. Mike Borgonzi used that advantage to claim two cornerbacks, Jalyn Armour-Davis and Samuel Womack. They should be the cornerbacks getting snaps in Brownlee’s absence opposite L’Jarius Sneed and Roger McCreary.
Armour-Davis was the most popular waiver wire candidate in the league, but the Titans had first dibs. He made his Titans debut against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. He split snaps with Darrell Baker Jr., and Brian Callahan made it sound like that rotation will continue in Week 4 versus the Houston Texans.
Armour-Davis earned 19 snaps against the Colts. The former Alabama standout was credited with allowing one reception on his lone target in coverage for 15 yards. Baker Jr. played double the amount of snaps, 38, allowing just one catch for six yards. Hopefully Armour-Davis evens the snap-count.
Womack has not featured for the Titans this year. He played extensively for the Colts, earning 673 snaps throughout 2024. Womack allowed 27 receptions on 44 targets, per PFF, 388 yards and four touchdowns. He logged seven pass breakups and two interceptions.
The Brownlee trade is difficult to comprehend. The Titans need more impact starters on cost-controlled contracts throughout this lengthy rebuild, not fewer. Obviously Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker, who inherited Brownlee from the previous regime, didn’t see him as a long-term fit.
Borgonzi and Brinker are rebuilding the Titans in their vision. They obviously believe they’ll receive ample opportunity to revamp the roster. They brought in Armour-Davis and Womack, so Callahan needs to play those corners.
