The Tennessee Titans’ defense just took a hit. Reports confirm that cornerback Roger McCreary has been traded to the Los Angeles Rams. In return, the Titans will receive a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick, while sending back a 2026 sixth-rounder to L.A.
In short — the Titans just traded away one of their defensive bright spots for a future draft pick that might matter someday… or might just be another “what could’ve been.”
Sources: #Titans CB Roger McCreary is being traded to the #Rams, some real help for one of the NFL’s top defenses.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 27, 2025
It’s a 5th rounder to Titans (originally their own pick) with a 6th rounder going back to LAR. TEN moves on and adds draft capital. pic.twitter.com/q57oMqN5x9
For the Rams, this deal couldn’t come at a better time. Their cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been sidelined since Week 2 after breaking his clavicle against the Titans. Head coach Sean McVay had said Witherspoon would need around 12 weeks to recover. So yeah, McCreary’s arrival feels like the Rams just got some oxygen for their secondary.
McCreary, on the other hand, took the classy route — saying goodbye to the Titans family with an emotional post on X (Twitter):
— Roger McCreary (@Rogerjamez) October 27, 2025
Drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, McCreary is entering the final year of his rookie contract. This season, he’s recorded 33 tackles, one interception, one sack, and two passes defended in eight games — not bad at all!
Still, it seems the Titans said, “Thanks bro, but we’re rebuilding.”
Meanwhile, the Rams went, “Come on board — we need someone who can actually defend!”
Maybe this trade works for both sides… but for Titans fans? It probably feels like their secondary is now made of tissue paper.
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