PFF tasks hefty contract for Titans’ David Lengthy in free company

The Tennessee Titans discover themselves in a less-than-ideal state of affairs in relation to conserving their prime free brokers. Tennessee is at present over the projected wage cap for the 2023 season by greater than $20 million.

There are a number of avenues the workforce can discover to get below the wage cap, nevertheless, they might want to use a few of that cash to exchange these cap casualties, in addition to to enhance a number of different areas on the roster.

Arguably the toughest choice the workforce faces this offseason shall be whether or not or not they need to retain linebacker David Lengthy Jr.

A current article by Professional Soccer Focus has listed Lengthy because the Seventeenth-best free agent available on the market. Extra importantly, they’ve his anticipated contract to exceed $50 million.

PFF tasks his subsequent deal as follows:

• 4 years, $55 million ($13.75M per 12 months); $33 million complete assured.

Honestly, it’s onerous to see the Titans bringing Lengthy again if he will get something near that sort of provide.

Lengthy is an integral piece of the protection, however the workforce has a lot larger wants than spending almost $14 million per 12 months on an off-ball linebacker.

It’s particularly onerous to fathom them taking that deal if you keep in mind that Mike Vrabel particularly named Lengthy as one of many repeat offenders of soft-tissue accidents throughout his closing press convention of the season.

Solely time will inform how all this performs out, however there’s no denying that the Titans’ protection is significantly better when Lengthy is on the market. Tennessee should discover an ample substitute for him in the event that they do the truth is let him stroll.

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