Tennessee Titans shake up their inside linebacker group ahead of a two-day joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons, signing Khaleke Hudson and Blake Lynch to add competition. To make room, Tennessee waived David Gbenda and waived/injured Anfernee Orji after an ACL tear against Tampa Bay. Hudson brings veteran versatility from Commanders, Saints and Browns, while Lynch adds depth from multiple teams after entering as an undrafted rookie with Minnesota in 2020. The signings set the stage for a spirited competition on the practice field with Atlanta, with both newcomers expected to get their first Titans reps during Tuesday’s session.
Hudson, a 6-2, 200-pound linebacker, has appeared in 75 games with 12 starts, tallying 91 tackles, one sack, seven tackles for loss, two passes defensed and 26 special-teams stops. He spent 2024 largely on special teams for New Orleans and Cleveland, suiting up in all 17 games with eight tackles. Lynch, a 6-3, 225-pounder, has 47 career tackles, two sacks and one interception across 29 games (seven starts) for five teams since being signed by Minnesota as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
Both players figure to compete for meaningful snaps as the Titans continue to shape their depth ahead of the Falcons joint practices. The move signals Tennessee’s ongoing willingness to push seasoned players and young reserves to raise the floor of the rotation while evaluating how the off-ball and coverage roles mesh with the rest of the defense. The practice series with Atlanta will reveal how Hudson and Lynch adjust to Tennessee’s scheme and how the loss of Orji might affect the competition at middle linebacker and sub-package alignments.
