​The Tennessee Titans have paused for a summer intermission and won’t resume until training camp opens in late July. Head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Mike Borgonzi have spent half a year reshaping the Titans’ depth chart to reflect Saleh’s vision, aiming to build more versatility and playmaking ability after consecutive 3-14 seasons. As the team bridges the summer hiatus and the season ahead, The Tennessean is examining each Titans position group to identify the big questions that will shape the 2026 campaign. Today, we turn our attention to JC Latham and the Titans’ offensive line.
Too many recent Titans seasons have been derailed by weak tackle play. Last season, well, that wasn’t exactly the case. Moore and Latham weren’t breakout stars, but it’s fair to say last year marked the first time since 2021 that a Titans starting quarterback didn’t feel pressure coming predominantly from off the edge. For years, the standard seemed to be that the Titans’ offense could function with league-average tackle play. Some argued that’s what they achieved in 2025, yet the offense remained a mess.
Now the landscape has shifted. The Titans invested in wide receiver depth like never before. QB Cam Ward isn’t a rookie anymore, and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s track record as a play-caller is more impressive than what Brian Callahan delivered. If you combine league-average tackle play with those upgrades, perhaps the adage could hold true in 2026. But the reality of the modern NFL remains: the Titans will face a substantial portion of their schedule against elite edge rushers, including Will Anderson Jr., Aidan Hutchinson, Maxx Crosby, Brian Burns, Trey Hendrickson, Danielle Hunter, Jonathan Greenard, Jared Verse, and T.J. Watt. If Moore and Latham replicate last year’s results, the Titans could be overmatched at the edge in most games. It’s a worry that lingers, especially given the disappointing showings of past blockers like Dennis Daley, Andre Dillard, and Nicholas Petit-Frere.
So what constitutes “good enough” for Moore and Latham? If the duo can combine to allow three or fewer pressures per game, the Titans would be well-positioned relative to the rest of the league. Admittedly, that is a modest benchmark—which they did meet in 2025—but it remains the standard for “good enough.” The question is whether that level of reliability will translate into tangible offensive results in 2026.
In addition to the on-field evaluation, the Titans have introduced new depth to the line. Austin Deculus, Fernando Carmona, Pat Coogan, Cordell Volson, and Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson join the mix this season. The choice at center will also be crucial. Austin Schlottmann is in the conversation, while others on the roster compete for the role. The question of who will start at center looms large because the center’s play can influence the entire offensive line’s performance, particularly in protection schemes and communication.
The Titans’ 2026 fortunes hinge on a few pivotal factors: whether Moore and Latham can deliver steadier protection against a tough slate of edge defenders, how quickly Cam Ward continues to develop within Daboll’s system, and how effectively the overall offensive line can harmonize with upgraded receivers and a more dynamic offense. If Moore and Latham can hold their ground and keep pressures to a reasonable level, the Titans will have a solid platform to build on. If not, even improved play-calling and better receiving targets may struggle to overcome the vulnerabilities at tackle.
As training camp approaches, the focus will be on whether the young tackles can mature into reliable anchors and whether the interior line can establish a stable center position. The answer will go a long way toward defining the Titans’ potential for a productive 2026 season.