Titans Waive Drafted WR Burks, Highlighting A.J. Brown Trade Fallout

The Tennessee Titans have waived wide receiver Treylon Burks, the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, due to a fractured collarbone and a disappointing three-year tenure marked by injuries and underperformance. Burks, acquired in the trade that sent star receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles, managed only 53 receptions for 699 yards and one touchdown across 27 games, failing to fill the void left by Brown. Meanwhile, Brown has flourished in Philadelphia, becoming a perennial All-Pro, winning a Super Bowl, and amassing 261 catches for 4,031 yards and 25 touchdowns over three seasons. The trade is widely regarded as disastrous for the Titans, who have struggled with multiple starting quarterbacks and a poor overall record since Brown's departure, while the Eagles have enjoyed sustained success in large part due to Brown's impact. The Titans' front office has faced significant criticism, and the trade is seen as a turning point that ended a previous era of competitive success for Tennessee. Burks' release symbolizes the franchise's need to move on from a costly mistake and rebuild with new talent.