The Tennessee Titans are expected to sign former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard in free agency, according to multiple media reports.
The Titans added Pollard, who played five years with the Cowboys. Pollard, a Tennessee native, earned the Cowboys' franchise tag in 2023 after rushing for more than 1,000 yards in each of the past two seasons.
The news was first reported by Aaron Wilson and also reported by NFL Network. His contract is for three years and totals $24 million, according to a report from ESPN.
The move makes it less likely that the Titans will bring back veteran running back Derrick Henry, who also becomes a free agent this week.
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The Titans entered free agency with about $80 million in salary cap space, the second-most in the NFL. Running back Derrick Henry, defensive lineman Denico Autry, linebacker Azeez Al Shaair, cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting and quarterback Ryan Tannehill all became free agents this week. , which is the main reason the Titans have so much extra cash.
The Titans' biggest needs in free agency this year include adding starters on the offensive line, cornerbacks, linebackers and receivers, as well as depth players at quarterback, running back and safety.
Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick:nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on the X Platform, formerly known as Twitter, at @nicksuss.
