Titans Trade DeAndre Hopkins, Ernest Jones

The Tennessee Titans have commenced a rebuilding phase ahead of the NFL trade deadline by trading two key players: three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Ernest Jones Jr. to the Seattle Seahawks. With a disappointing 1-5 start, the Titans are looking to stockpile draft picks, having now amassed eight for next April's NFL draft. Coach Brian Callahan acknowledged the necessity of these moves, which he described as part of the NFL's business reality, especially after the team heavily invested in free agency. In exchange for Jones, who was in the final year of his rookie contract, the Titans received linebacker Jerome Baker and a fourth-round pick, while their deal with Kansas City includes a conditional draft pick based on the Chiefs' Super Bowl performance. The Titans face the 5-1 Detroit Lions this Sunday, and further trades are expected as the team evaluates its roster for the future. This marks a significant shift for a franchise that had high expectations at the start of the season.