The Tennessee Titans have made it abundantly clear that their future revolves around Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Following a dismal 3-14 finish in the 2024 season, the Titans ushered in a new era under general manager Mike Borgonzi. His priority has been to surround Ward with a more dynamic supporting cast, aiming to make the rookie quarterbackâs transition into the NFL as smooth as possible.
Borgonzi wasted no time reshaping the offensive unit. He signed veteran receivers Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson in free agency, both of whom bring reliable hands and route-running experience. Then in the draft, the Titans doubled down on pass-catching talent by selecting wide receivers Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, as well as tight end Gunnar Helm. These newcomers are expected to complement returnees Calvin Ridley and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo.
Despite these additions, a glaring need still exists: the absence of a definitive No. 1 wide receiver. As promising as the current group may be, none has consistently delivered the kind of elite production that can ease the burden on a rookie quarterback. Thatâs where a trade target like Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders enters the picture.
McLaurin is coming off a career-best season in which he helped Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. However, Washington has yet to offer McLaurin a contract extension, leading to a flurry of trade rumors. According to Bleacher Reportâs Kristopher Knox, the Titans could be in a prime position to capitalize. Knox proposed a trade that would send McLaurin to Tennessee in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 fifth-round pick, and wide receiver Treylon Burks.
Burks, a forme r first-round selection, has not  Treylon Burks.lived up to expectations, accumulating fewer than 700 receiving yards across three seasons while missing significant time due to injuries. Given his underwhelming performance and durability concerns, moving on from Burks in a deal for an established star like McLaurin would be a logical and strategic move for Tennessee.
Acquiring McLaurin would immediately elevate the Titansâ receiving corps, giving Ward a proven go-to target capable of making contested catches and stretching defenses. It would also accelerate the development of the offense under new head coach Brian Callahan, providing the type of veteran leadership that a young quarterback needs to succeed. For a team eager to escape the bottom of the AFC South, McLaurin might just be the final piece of the puzzle.
