Titans Release Veteran WR Tyler Lockett After 1-6 Season Start

Tyler Lockett asked for and was granted his release from the Tennessee Titans, making him eligible to sign with another team starting Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million in April after being released by the Seattle Seahawks in March, where he spent 10 seasons and left as the franchise's No. 2 all-time receiver. Lockett was a peripheral contributor in Tennessee’s 1-6 start, catching 10 passes for 70 yards on 21 targets across seven games while the Titans fired coach Brian Callahan. His production has declined over recent seasons (he posted a 49/600/2 line with Seattle in 2024) and teams dealing with receiver injuries — including the Raiders, Steelers, Jets and 49ers among others — have been floated as possible destinations, though no team has been confirmed. The move lets Tennessee shift focus to younger receivers and rookie QB Cam Ward, while Lockett seeks a role as veteran depth on a contender; a trade was technically possible before the release became official but appeared unlikely.