On March 8th, 2020, the Tennessee Titans made a shocking move by cutting Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan. Lewan had been with the Titans since 2014 and was a key part of their offensive line.
The move came as a surprise to many, as Lewan had been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the last three seasons. He was also named to the All-Pro team in 2018. In addition, he had been a leader in the locker room and was known for his positive attitude and work ethic.
The Titans cited salary cap concerns as the reason for the move. Lewan was due to make $13.75 million in 2020, which was too much for the Titans to commit to one player. The team also needed to free up cap space to sign other players and make other moves this offseason.
The Titans will now look to fill the void left by Lewan’s departure. They have already signed veteran offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo and could look to add another lineman in the draft. The team is also expected to explore other options in free agency.
Lewan’s departure is a major loss for the Titans, but the team is confident that they can find a suitable replacement. It will be interesting to see how the Titans adjust to life without Lewan and how they fill the void he leaves behind.