Titans Shock Fans, Release 16 Players Including Promising 2024 Draft Pick Jha’Quan Jackson—What’s Next for the Team?

Wide receiver Jha’Quan Jackson was waived as the Titans made their way to the 53-player limit. Jackson was a sixth-round pick in 2024.

The Titans also waived wide receiver TJ Sheffield, defensive tackle Josiah Bronson, defensive tackle TJ Smith, linebacker Desmond Evans, linebacker Amari Burley, cornerback Jalen Kimber, cornerback Clarence Lewis, cornerbck Jermari Harris, cornerback Davion Ross, safety Julius Wood, wide receiver Matt Landers, and safety Joshuah Bledsoe. Defensive end Joe Gaziano, guard Arlington Hambright, and center Sam Mustipher were released. The Titans made a change at General Manager this offseason and Mike Borgonzi cut one of his predecessor Ran Carthon’s final draft picks on Monday. It’s that time again — the Tennessee Titans are trimming their roster as the offseason churn continues under new General Manager Mike Borgonzi. One of the last draft picks made by his predecessor Ran Carthon, wide receiver Jha’Quan Jackson, was among those cut in the push down to the 53-man limit. Jackson’s rookie season might not have lit up the stat sheet — just one catch for eight yards—but he also took on kickoff and punt return duties. Still, in the ruthless world of NFL roster decisions, potential often meets harsh reality. Along with Jackson, a slew of players across multiple positions, from wideouts to defensive tackles, linebackers, and corners, found themselves waived in this brutal cull. It’s a reminder that the NFL is a business, and sometimes the toughest calls come early and swift. LEARN MOREJackson had one catch for eight yards as a rookie while also serving as a kickoff and punt returner in Tennessee.