Tennessee Titans sign CB Joshua Williams

Joshua Williams' two-year, $8M signing earns a D Contract Value Index (CVI)—a below-market deal that reflects modest corner depth rather than a meaningful positional upgrade for a rebuilding secondary. At $4M AAV, this is a replacement-level cornerback contract, appropriate for a depth piece or developmental prospect rather than a starter tasked with anchoring a struggling pass defense. The Titans, fresh off a 3-14 season, appear to be prioritizing cap efficiency and flexibility over immediate cornerback competition, suggesting Williams slots into a reserve or situational role rather than a full-time starter. The two-year structure keeps the deal short and low-risk from Tennessee's perspective—minimal guaranteed money exposure if performance doesn't materialize—but it also signals limited confidence in his trajectory or immediate impact. For a team in full retool mode with 91 days until the regular season, this is a practical, low-downside addition, though it's not the kind of move that moves the needle on either the secondary's ceiling or the front office's championship timeline.