Titans Could Make a Blockbuster Trade Before 2026 Season

The Tennessee Titans have a lot of work to do, still, in the offseason, because they’re just one of those teams that can’t seem to make a full comeback. But, they have hope, and a trade could really help them. Now, the Titans are being encouraged to make a trade before the start of the new season.

Moe Moton of Bleacher Report has released a feature where he names one blockbuster trade each franchise should make before the 2026 season starts. “We could get more transactional fireworks this summer,” he says in the piece, “or at least see moves that we expected teams to make, like the Brown deal, before final roster cuts on August 30.”

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For the Titans, he says to get rid of linebacker Cody Barton. Okay, get rid of is a little harsh, but he wants them to trade him.

“Based on his relative athletic score (RAS), Cedric Gray possesses the athletic profile that Saleh wants in a linebacker,” Moton says, talking about new head coach Robert Saleh. “He’ll likely continue to start at the position. If Hill shows out through the preseason, Barton could be on his way out of Tennessee. Barton doesn’t play a premium position, but his 2025 production elevates his trade value.”

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So, there’s a new head coach in town, and Barton may just not line up with his coaching style. The good news for Barton is that there are likely a lot of other NFL teams who would be willing to make some kind of trade to get him.

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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 9:21 AM.