Coming into the offseason, everybody knew that the Tennessee Titans needed to make changes on the offensive line.
The team quickly moved to do just that by adding center Lloyd Cushenberry, but the Titans had more than one position to upgrade.
Shortly after free agency opened, the Titans reached an agreement with offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles, who was a fourth-round selection of the Washington Commanders back in the 2020 NFL draft.
The lineman got the most starts of his career in 2023 with 10, playing exclusively at left guard. He’s also received eight career starts at tackle.
For his 2023 performance that saw him give up four sacks and 37 pressures, Charles received a 55.5 PFF grade. The lineman was penalized three times, also.
The Titans likely won’t rely on Charles to start full time, but he’s an athletic, versatile lineman who provides much-needed depth.
As for the financials, the deal is reportedly a one-year pact with a max value of $2.5 million.
This is a low-risk, high-reward move to help shore up the offensive line depth. The Titans need players who can fill in and not be a liability, and Charles is exactly that.
This is the type of signing that won’t make headlines, but could pay dividends as the season wears on.
Grade: B+
