Tennessee Titans banking on cornerback Alontae Taylor fulfilling contract expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Tennessee Titans are relying on cornerback Alontae Taylor, who signed a contract valued at $58 million, to enhance their defensive lineup. Taylor, a local athlete from Winchester, is expected to play a crucial role as a starting cornerback under new coach Robert Saleh, alongside fellow free-agent signing Cor’Dale Flott. The Titans have limited depth at the position, making Taylor's performance and health essential following consecutive three-win seasons. Pro Football Focus rated Taylor highly in coverage last season, and the team will look for him to replicate that level of play in the upcoming campaign.
- •Alontae Taylor's contract averages $19.3 million per year.
- •Taylor played four seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
- •The Titans have limited depth behind Taylor and Flott at cornerback.
- •Coach Robert Saleh is counting on Taylor's versatility.
- •Taylor received a coverage grade of 67.7 from Pro Football Focus last season.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Titans need CB Alontae Taylor to live up to his contract
"The Tennessee Titans signed cornerback Alontae Taylor to a pretty sizable contract in NFL free agency.
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