Cordell Volson

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Titans' $1.4M annual commitment to Cordell Volson lands as a slight overpay that reflects the harsh realities of the guard market more than savvy roster construction. While Volson carries an unproven performance tier, even accounting for the minimal financial risk at this salary level, the D+ CVI suggests Tennessee is betting on potential rather than established production. At 25, Volson theoretically sits in his athletic prime, but his track record doesn't justify even this modest investment when quality depth guards can often be found for league minimum or through the draft. The short-term nature likely limits downside exposure, though the Titans would have been better served allocating these resources toward a more reliable interior presence or banking the cap space entirely. This feels like a move born from necessity rather than strategy — filling a roster spot without meaningfully upgrading the position.

Performance Analysis

Cordell Volson earns an F for the Titans at guard, one of the lower-graded offensive linemen in the league. Volson was once a starter in Cincinnati, but his play has declined to the point where he is a liability on the interior. His pass protection has been porous, and his run blocking has lacked the physicality needed to generate push at the point of attack. Tennessee's offensive line has been a problem area, and Volson has been a contributing factor. The Titans need to find better options on the interior if they want to protect their young quarterback.

Fan Sentiment

The public reception around Cordell Volson's signing with Tennessee has been notably lukewarm, earning a C-grade sentiment that reflects genuine uncertainty about the move's impact. Media coverage across five outlets has generated mixed early reactions, with fan discussion largely centered on the contract terms rather than excitement about his on-field contributions — a telling sign that expectations remain modest for the 27-year-old guard. This tepid response makes perfect sense when you consider Volson's abysmal F-grade performance, suggesting fans and analysts alike recognize they're getting a replacement-level player rather than a meaningful upgrade. The Titans' recent signing spree, adding Michael Carter, Hendon Hooker, K.J. Osborn, and several other depth pieces, frames Volson as just another roster-filler move in what appears to be a volume-based approach to free agency. While headlines confirm the deal is official, the lack of enthusiasm in the coverage tells you everything about how the football world views this former fourth-round pick — a serviceable body who fills a need without moving the needle for Tennessee's offensive line aspirations.