Despite there being less than two weeks until the 2023 season opener, the Tennessee Titans found a way to sneakily add another potential difference-maker to an already stout defense.
The team revealed on Thursday it has signed edge rusher Trevis Gipson after he was waived by the Chicago Bears recently. The terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Buy Titans TicketsGipson ultimately wanted a fresh start that allowed him to join a defensive scheme that suited his skill set much more than the Bears’ — and it’s easy to see why.
Back when he last played in a 3-4 base defense in 2021, the Tulsa product finished with an overall grade of 70.4 (PFF) after he recorded an impressive 24 pressures, 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks.
All 7 of Trevis Gipson's sacks in 2021. Dude's a MENACE 😈 #Titans #TickleTickle 🧤 pic.twitter.com/VaLdnWYZmg
— Justin Graver (@titansfilmroom) August 31, 2023
Gipson also had a dominant last few weeks during the preseason, finishing the exhibition slate with an overall grade of 92.4, totaling two sacks and a league-leading 14 pressures in the process.
Best of luck to Trevis Gipson, he has signed with the #Titans https://t.co/cPqBwpoGEQ
— ImBearingDown (@ImBearingDown) August 31, 2023
The Titans’ newest defender now joins a front that should be among the best in the league, with his presence only strengthening that belief going forward.
While there weren’t too many Titans fans clamoring for this move, that certainly didn’t stop the fanbase from being excited about the potential of this latest addition.
Let’s dive right in and find out exactly how fans and media members reacted to Wednesday’s evening news
Trevis Gipson and Kindle Vildor reunite in Tennesse.
It’s a MUCH better fit. Gipson will be in a 3-4 scheme as an outside LB. Good for him. Tennessee got a solid player. #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) August 31, 2023
They’ll tell you scheme fit. But they didn’t give gipson a chance with an established pass rusher. When he was with Mack yes it was a 3-4 but he balled out. Then the defense switched and we traded Robert Quinn and gipson was the guy that got doubled the most so he didn’t have a
— Nate Flint (@Nate_Flint) August 31, 2023
Trevis Gipson COOKED the #Titans pic.twitter.com/PzAqum00wm
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) August 31, 2023
"I think Trevis Gipson is made for this #Titans system and this role."
– Mike Keith @TitansRadio https://t.co/qSGecItSbb
— Ramon Kayla & Will (@RamonKaylaWill) September 1, 2023
The addition of Trevis Gipson puts the #Titans at 53 now. Gipson makes their pass rush even better. Have to figure he'll benefit under the coaching from Terrell Williams, Clinton McMillan, Ryan Crow and Lori Locust. Just wonder which group he'll work with mostly.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 31, 2023
New #Titans DL Trevis Gipson had 7.0 sacks with Chicago in 2021 when the Bears were running a 3-4 defense.
His production dipped significantly in a 4-3 under Matt Eberflus.
Gipson fits really well into the defensive scheme in Tennessee. A really intriguing addition. pic.twitter.com/yHhsfLCoAz
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 31, 2023
Adding Trevis Gipson to a #Titans edge rushing group that already included Landry, Autry, and Key (not to mention Weaver and Murphy) makes for quite a deep and impressive group. Oh, and that Jeffery Simmons fella rushing on the inside ain’t bad either. pic.twitter.com/6bUnUe4i6q
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) August 31, 2023
Caleb Murphy led all NFL edge rushers in sacks (4) this preseason. Trevis Gipson led all NFL edge rushers in pressures (14) this preseason. Neither is among the #Titans best three edge rushers.
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) August 31, 2023
Titans fans are HYPED about Trevis Gipson
I even see a few other team fans saying they wish they got him
Puts perspective on how fans view players leaving their teams vs how they view players joining their teams
— DeeksView (@DeeksViewOG) August 31, 2023
