If you thought the rumors and speculation would stop on the very same day the Tennessee Titans will embark on Round 1 of the 2023 NFL draft, think again.
Tennessee has already been involved in one of the biggest rumors of the day thus far, with Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston reporting the team is eyeing trading up to the Arizona Cardinals’ No. 3 spot in order to draft C.J. Stroud, who is reportedly unlikely to be a target of the Houston Texans at No. 2.
Where will Stroud wind up if the Texans don’t pick him? The Tennessee Titans are exploring a potential trade up to the Arizona Cardinals’ third overall selection with Stroud their target, according to league sources.
While that sounds great, a more recent rumor popped up that shows it might be difficult for the Titans to pull off such a trade. We cover that and other rumors from the past week in the tracker below.
Note: newest rumors are at the top.
Titans eyeing pick Nos. 3 or 8
3 things on the Top 10 …
1) The Cardinals, Seahawks and Falcons have been active exploring moving down.
2) The Titans have had talks to go to 3 and 8. The Eagles have had talks to go to 5 and 8.
3) What happens at 2 with Houston will factor into whether these deals happen.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 28, 2023
Titans liked Will Levis
Want another team that is fond of Will Levis? I'm told the #Titans didn't get the same vibe other teams did in their meetings with the Kentucky QB. They liked him. A bunch. Might he end up as Ryan Tannehill's successor?
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) April 27, 2023
Titans, Cardinals talking trade for No. 3 pick, DeAndre Hopkins
As has been the case all offseason long, we’re all over the map going into the 2023 NFL draft.
After a report from Ian Rapoport said the Titans and Cardinals have not discussed a trade for DeAndre Hopkins, now the two sides are reportedly discussing a trade involving Hopkins and the No. 3 overall pick.
Hearing Cardinals are trying to send No. 3 overall and DeAndre Hopkins to Titans for No. 11 pick plus more.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 27, 2023
Could DeAndre Hopkins be included in potential Titans-Cards trade?
According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, DeAndre Hopkins being included in a trade for the Arizona Cardinals No. 3 overall pick is a possibility.
And yes…
DeAndre Hopkins could be packaged alongside the No. 3 overall selection, per league sources. https://t.co/5ftwAHRaOA
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 27, 2023
However, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Titans and Cardinals haven’t had discussions centered around the veteran wide receiver.
While the #Titans have had conversations about a potential trade up to No. 3 — among other spots — they have not had conversations centered around star WR DeAndre Hopkins, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 27, 2023
Titans called Texans about No. 2 pick
According to Armando Salguero of Outkick.com, the Titans have called the Texans about trading up for the No. 2 overall pick.
Carthon, multiple NFL sources told OutKick, has spoken the Houston Texans about the No. 2 overall selection. He’s called the Arizona Cardinals about the No. 3 overall pick.
Cardinals have multiple offers for No. 3 pick
I’m told the Arizona Cardinals are currently mulling trade offers from multiple teams interested in moving to No. 3 overall.
— Dianna Russini 🏈 (@diannaESPN) April 27, 2023
Titans eyeing trade up for C.J. Stroud
The Tennessee #Titans have explored trade-up scenarios for the Arizona #Cardinals' No. 3 overall pick with the target, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, per league sources @KPRC2 https://t.co/OylLCC62Fd
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 27, 2023
Titans "going to do everything they can" to trade up for QB
Would think the #Titans trading up to 3 would be for QB CJ Stroud if the Texans pass on him pic.twitter.com/i5K3Q70xHy
— Wes on Broadway (@TitansStats) April 26, 2023
McShay: Hendon Hooker 'a possible target' for Titans if they trade down
Steelers called Titans about trading up to No. 11
Titans have "real interest" in Stroud, Levis
Titans have made calls to trade down
