The Tennessee Titans are proactively preparing for the NFL trade deadline by trading away key players, including three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Ernest Jones Jr. to the Seattle Seahawks. These moves come as the Titans struggle with a 1-5 record, their worst start since 2015.

Coach Brian Callahan acknowledged the harsh realities of the league and emphasized the importance of evaluating second-year quarterback Will Levis as they look to rebuild. The trades have netted the Titans additional draft picks, setting them up for a potentially high selection in the upcoming draft.