Titans reshuffle ahead of Week 2 versus the Rams: Corey Levin is promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to bolster interior line depth behind Lloyd Cushenberry as he returns from a torn Achilles. Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson is waived, while Jordan Mims and John Ojukwu are elevated from the practice squad to provide additional depth with JC Latham sidelined and Kalel Mullings doubtful. Tennessee aims to lean on protection and run game at Nissan Stadium.

Tennessee elevated Corey Levin and Carlos Watkins from the practice squad for Week 1 against Denver, while Amani Hooker secured a three-year extension. Levin provides experienced inside depth behind an injured Cushenberry, and Watkins adds veteran interior DL rotation. The move showcases confidence in the unit as Denver looms, with altitude and depth considerations shaping the game plan.

Broncos' center Cushenberry III remains sidelined, making Levin a key insurance piece. Watkins’ presence strengthens the Titans’ front, particularly in run defense and rotation-heavy packages. Fantasy managers should monitor this depth chart shift and the Mile High environment as Week 1 unfolds.

The Titans bet on a ground-driven upgrade in 2025, with Cam Ward stepping in and a bolstered line around him. Pollard becomes the likely workhorse as Tennessee leans into a stronger rushing attack, even with Tyjae Spears sidelined early. ESPN pegs Pollard at 75-1 to lead the league in rushing, a sneaky value if he ramps snap share behind a revamped O-line. The reshaped blocking unit—Dan Moore Jr., Kevin Zeitler, and Cushenberry III returning—could unlock a more balanced, opponent-stressing Titans offense that previously game-planned around the run.

With Pollard handling a larger share and Ward guiding a more efficient passing attack, Pollard’s fantasy ceiling rises in both standard and points-per-reception formats. Tennessee’s offense should no longer be one-dimensional, making Pollard a high-upside target as the backfield anchor and a potential league-leader in rushing if he thrives on volume behind the upgraded line.

The Titans named seven permanent captains for 2025: Cam Ward, Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard, Jeffery Simmons, Amani Hooker, Cody Barton and Morgan Cox. Lloyd Cushenberry was revealed as the eighth captain for Week 1 vs Denver. Cushenberry, who sat out practice late last season after an Achilles tear, returns to anchor an offensive line facing Denver’s feared pass rush with a rookie quarterback under center.

Denver’s front seven and exotic blitzes heighten Week 1 risk for Tennessee, making Cushenberry’s communication critical. Ward’s first NFL test will shape early-season fantasy value for Ridley and Pollard, while veteran anchors like Simmons and Hooker, plus Barton’s IDP floor and Cox’s special-teams reliability, provide leadership and steady production as the Titans navigate a tough opener.