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Titans Waive UDFA WR Xavier Restrepo During Final Roster Cuts

The move reflects Tennessee’s emphasis on special-teams value after the rookie saw limited preseason work.

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Syndication: The Tennessean Tennessee Titans Xavier Restrepo, left, and Cam Ward stretch during OTAs at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The two were former teammates at the University of Miami. © Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Overview

  • No. 1 pick Cam Ward had lobbied for the Titans to sign his former Miami teammate, who earned All-America honors after a prolific 2024 season.
  • Restrepo logged six preseason targets for three catches and 26 yards and saw sparse action even when veteran receivers sat.
  • Team evaluators prioritized special-teams roles, and Restrepo did not log game reps on coverage or return units while fellow rookies did, per the Sporting News.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported he is expected to be a practice-squad candidate in Nashville if he clears waivers.
  • Longtime Titans reporter Paul Kuharsky noted that NFL-caliber speed remained a concern despite Restrepo’s toughness and reliability.