Titans Trade Starting CB Jarvis Brownlee to Jets for 2026 Draft Pick Upgrade

The Tennessee Titans traded their starting cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, while sending the Jets a 2026 seventh-rounder along with Brownlee. Brownlee, a fifth-round pick in 2024, had started 14 games as a rookie and was a key defensive player for the Titans despite recent ankle injury concerns. The trade surprised and angered Titans fans and analysts, who viewed the compensation as minimal and questioned the timing given the Titans' defensive struggles and poor record. Conversely, the Jets view Brownlee as a valuable addition to their secondary, potentially pushing for a starting position opposite Sauce Gardner and improving a defense ranked near the bottom in scoring. Brownlee's aggressive style has led to penalties, but his run defense grades have been strong, making him a promising yet sometimes risky player. The move reunites Brownlee with Jets passing game coordinator Chris Harris, who held the same role with the Titans last season, suggesting a smoother transition despite Brownlee's injury status.