Tennessee Titans sign Jordan Elliott

Jordan Elliott's two-year, $8M signing ($4M AAV) earns a D+ Contract Value Index (CVI)—a below-market deal for a defensive tackle, but one that reflects realistic value for a depth piece in the current market. Elliott slots into a middling production tier; he's a solid contributor along the interior line without All-Pro credentials or franchise-cornerstone upside. At $4M annually, the Titans are betting on a replacement-level-to-above-average starter who can eat snaps and hold his gap responsibility, not a game-wrecker expected to anchor the defense. The value equation here is straightforward: a short, affordable contract with minimal long-term commitment, which works for a Tennessee team sitting at 3-14 and clearly in roster-construction mode heading into the offseason. The downside risk is minimal given the contract length and price; the upside is equally capped—Elliott is unlikely to outperform this deal significantly or become a centerpiece of any competitive window. For a team rebuilding in the trenches, this is a no-risk, low-ceiling signing that fills immediate depth without tying up significant cap space or future flexibility.