The Tennessee Titans have made a monster splash in free agency, with the team reportedly agreeing to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver, Calvin Ridley.
The news comes from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who reports that the Titans are giving Ridley a hefty four-year, $92 million deal that includes $50 million fully guaranteed.
This is a stunning turn of events for the Titans, who as recently as earlier today were not considered one of the favorites to land Ridley, who was considered the best option at wide receiver entering free agency.
With Ridley inked, the Titans have now seriously upgraded their receivers room, giving quarterback Will Levis two bona fide No. 1 wideouts, with DeAndre Hopkins being the other.
It also makes it more likely the Titans target a left tackle with their No. 7 overall pick, although I wouldn’t say it’s impossible Tennessee goes for a receiver there, seeing as how Hopkins only has one more year left on his deal.
The $23 million annual average ranks ninth in the NFL among receivers, per Over the Cap. Of course, we can’t fully judge this deal quite yet until the total breakdown is revealed.
After missing the 2022 campaign because of a gambling suspension, Ridley came back in 2023 with the Jags and finished with 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns while playing in every contest.
In two games against Tennessee, Ridley broke the century mark twice, ripping off 209 yards in total and three touchdowns.
In Ridley, the Titans have a wideout who can get open at any part of the field, and he’s capable of being the deep threat Levis needs, also.
