Titans Sign Saints CB Alontae Taylor to $60M Deal

Taylor leaves New Orleans for a lucrative contract in Tennessee.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Veteran cornerback Alontae Taylor has agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $42 million in guaranteed money. The deal surpasses the $54 million contract his former Saints teammate Paulson Adebo received from the New York Giants last offseason.

Why it matters

Taylor's move to the Titans represents a significant investment in his abilities, as he will now take on a larger role as a boundary cornerback and primary coverage defender against opposing team's top receivers. The contract reflects the high value the Titans place on Taylor's versatility, playmaking skills, and potential to be a lockdown corner.

The details

Over the past four seasons, Taylor has recorded 50+ passes defended and 20+ tackles for loss, making him one of the most productive cornerbacks in the NFL during that span. While he had some coverage lapses with the Saints, his combination of size, athleticism, and ball skills made him a highly coveted free agent target.

  • Taylor reached the agreement with the Titans on March 9, 2026.

The players

Alontae Taylor

A veteran cornerback who spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints.

Paulson Adebo

Taylor's former Saints teammate who signed a $54 million contract with the New York Giants last offseason.

Tennessee Titans

The NFL team that signed Alontae Taylor to a three-year, $60 million contract.

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What they’re saying

“Nobody can blame Alontae Taylor for leaving the New Orleans Saints when the Tennessee Titans put a $60 million bag on the table.”

— John Sigler, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The Titans will look to integrate Taylor into their defensive secondary and utilize his skills to help improve their pass defense.

The takeaway

Alontae Taylor's lucrative contract with the Titans underscores the high value placed on versatile, playmaking cornerbacks in the NFL. His move from the Saints to Tennessee represents a significant investment in his potential to be a lockdown defender and a key piece of the Titans' defensive unit.