Fixing Titans' defense in 7 steps, including a blockbuster draft trade
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The Tennessee Titans already took the biggest step toward fixing their defense by hiring coach Robert Saleh. It's time to fill in the rest of the gaps. The Titans ranked 28th in scoring defense and in yards allowed per play in 2025, fielding a rapidly-dissolving unit that saw early-season contributors like Dre'Mont Jones, Roger McCreary, Jarvis Brownlee Jr., L'Jarius Sneed, Quandre Diggs and Xavier Woods all traded, cut or on injured reserve by season's end. The secondary collapsed. The pass rush was inconsistent. Rookies got thrust into huge roles, and they got hurt, too. There's good news, though. For one, Saleh brings great defense with him just about everywhere he goes. Even his New York...