Tennessee Titans’ EDGE rusher Arden Key is reportedly facing a six-game suspension for violating performance-enhancing drug rules, as reported by Paul Kuharsky.
This suspension is a significant setback for the Titans, who are already short on depth at the EDGE position.
While Harold Landry is a strong player, the other options on the roster, including Rashad Weaver, Caleb Murphy, and Shane Ray, lack proven experience.
Career sack numbers for all of the #Titans current edge rushers with Arden Key suspended for the first six games:
Harold Landry 41.5
Shane Ray 14 (0 since 2018)
Rashad Weaver 5.5
Thomas Rush 0
Caleb Murphy 0
Jaylen Harrell 0
Khalid Duke 0— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) July 30, 2024
Former Titans analyst Mike Herndon commented on the situation, highlighting the challenges the team faces. You can hear more about these issues on the latest episode of “Homerun Throwback.”
To address this gap, Titans general manager Ran Carthon might need to sign a free agent EDGE rusher. Potential candidates include Carl Lawson, who previously played under Brian Callahan in Cincinnati, Yannick Ngakoue, who recorded four sacks last season with the Chicago Bears, and Tyus Bowser, who was recently released by the Baltimore Ravens after missing last season with a knee injury.
Even with a new addition, defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson will need to devise creative blitz strategies, and defensive linemen Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat must excel at collapsing the pocket to help the Titans apply pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
