Titans Sign OL Cordell Volson to 1-Year Deal

Former Bengals guard joins Tennessee's offensive line

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a 1-year contract with offensive lineman Cordell Volson, who was previously with the Cincinnati Bengals. Volson, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick, started 48 games over his first three NFL seasons before missing all of 2025 due to a shoulder injury.

Why it matters

The Titans are looking to bolster their offensive line this offseason, with several key players from last year's unit set to hit free agency. Volson provides experienced depth and competition at the guard position as the team aims to improve its protection for quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

The details

Volson's new contract with the Titans is a 1-year deal with a maximum value of $4.215 million, including $2.5 million in guaranteed money. He was a 2022 fourth-round pick by the Bengals and started 48 games for them over his first three NFL seasons before missing all of 2025 due to a shoulder injury.

  • Volson signed with the Titans on March 9, 2026.

The players

Cordell Volson

A 2022 fourth-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, Volson started 48 games over his first three NFL seasons before missing all of 2025 with a shoulder injury.

Ryan Tannehill

The starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans.

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What they’re saying

“The Titans continued a busy Monday by adding another piece for their offensive line.”

— Ian Rapoport, NFL Media reporter (nbcsports.com)

What’s next

Volson will compete for a starting job on the Titans' offensive line during training camp and the preseason.

The takeaway

The Titans are making a concerted effort to rebuild their offensive line this offseason, bringing in experienced players like Volson to provide depth and competition as they aim to better protect quarterback Ryan Tannehill.