The Tennessee Titans have made a surprising decision to release outside linebacker Harold Landry III after failing to secure a trade for their top pass rusher. At 28 years old, Landry was the longest-standing player on the team. His base salary for 2025 was set at $17.5 million, with a total cap hit of $24.05 million.
By parting ways with Landry, the Titans will free up $10.9 million in cap space, opting not to utilize a June 1 designation that could have increased their savings to $17.5 million. Drafted in the second round in 2018, Landry showcased his talent by starting in all 17 games last season. He recorded 71 tackles, nine sacks, 15 tackles for loss, one safety, 15 quarterback hits, and four forced fumbles.
Throughout his career, Landry has accumulated 397 tackles in 98 regular-season games (with 79 starts), tallying 50.5 sacks, 70 tackles for loss, 102 QB hits, two interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. Despite signing a lucrative five-year, $87 million deal in 2022, Landry suffered an ACL injury during the preseason, causing him to miss the entire season.
The Titans granted Landry’s agents permission to pursue a trade before the NFL Scouting Combine last month.
