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Titans Reach Agreement with Second Former Tennessee Vol for 2026 NFL Season
Defensive back Alontae Taylor will play for Tennessee in the upcoming season.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Tennessee Titans have reached an agreement with former Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Alontae Taylor to join the team for the 2026 NFL season. Taylor was previously drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2022 and played for them from 2022-2025, recording four interceptions, seven sacks, 283 tackles, and 52 pass deflections over that span.
Why it matters
The signing of Taylor, a former standout at the University of Tennessee, continues the Titans' trend of bringing in talented players with local ties. Taylor's experience and production in the NFL make him a valuable addition to the Titans' secondary as they look to improve upon their performance in the 2025 season.
The details
Alontae Taylor is a 6-foot, 199-pound cornerback who appeared in 45 games for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2018-2021. During his college career, he recorded 162 tackles, five tackles for a loss, four interceptions, 19 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles. Taylor was then selected in the second round (No. 49 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, where he played for the past four seasons.
- Alontae Taylor will join the Titans for the 2026 NFL season.
The players
Alontae Taylor
A 6-foot, 199-pound cornerback who played for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2018-2021 and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2022, where he played from 2022-2025 before signing with the Titans for the 2026 season.
Morgan Cox
A former Tennessee long snapper who the Titans also signed to a one-year contract on Monday.
What they’re saying
“The Titans are in agreement with former Saints corner Alontae Taylor, sources tell The Athletic.”
— Dianna Russini, Reporter (The Athletic)
The takeaway
The Titans' signing of former Tennessee standout Alontae Taylor demonstrates the team's commitment to bringing in talented players with local ties as they look to improve their roster and performance for the 2026 NFL season.
