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Titans Grant Tyler Lockett’s Release After Reduced Role

Tennessee’s 1-6 start signaled a pivot to evaluating younger receivers.

Overview

  • ESPN reports the 33-year-old wideout requested and received his release Monday and becomes eligible to sign elsewhere after 4 p.m. ET Wednesday.
  • Lockett logged 10 receptions for 70 yards on 21 targets through seven games as his snaps declined, including WR4 usage even with Calvin Ridley sidelined.
  • He joined Tennessee in April on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, brought in to provide veteran support for rookie quarterback Cam Ward.
  • The move follows a turbulent stretch for the Titans that included a 1-6 opening and last week’s firing of head coach Brian Callahan.
  • His exit clears opportunities for rookies Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, while his résumé features 10 seasons with Seattle (661 catches, 8,594 yards, 61 TDs) and four straight 1,000-yard years from 2019 to 2022.