Tennessee’s two highest-profile pro sports franchises have never been what one might call “big spenders.” But time, circumstance and opportunity have loosened the purse strings this year.
The Tennessee Titans exited the 2023-24 season almost $68 million below the salary cap, thanks largely to letting quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry walk away as the new coaching staff walked in. And they spent it well, filling gaping holes in the roster with known commodities.
The Nashville Predators, whose season alternated between hot and cold streaks last season before they exited the playoffs in the first round, had never really had a reputation of spending freely on free agents. But that all ended this offseason.
Here’s a look at how both squads will look vastly different this this year as they begin gearing up for their 2024-25 seasons.