Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Teair Tart is finally locked in for another season.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Tart’s agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha), Tart has signed his second-round restricted free agent tender, which will pay him $4.3 million in 2023.
If it feels late for this to be happening, you’re right. Tart was the last restricted free agent to sign their tender this offseason. It isn’t clear exactly why it took so long, but chances are Tart was holding out for a long-term deal.
Tart had been taking part in the voluntary portion of the offseason program despite not signing his tender, but did so after signing a waiver, per Jim Wyatt of Titans Online.
Nevertheless, Tart is now confirmed to be staying in Nashville for at least one more year.
A 2020 undrafted free agent signing of the Titans out of Florida International, Tart has been a pleasant surprise to say the least after developing into a quality starter over the last three seasons.
Titans’ restricted free-agent Teair Tart signed his second-round tender for $4.3 million in time for the start of today’s mini camp, his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha confirmed.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 5, 2023
Now officially on a one-year deal, Tart can put himself in position to cash in next offseason when he hits unrestricted free agency. Of course, that will depend upon his performance on the field in what will be his fourth season.
