off and running, and we’re keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2024 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year began Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, which allows deals to become official. The first round of the 2024 NFL draft begins April 25 on ESPN.
Here’s a breakdown of every 2024 NFL free agent signing by the Titans and how each will impact the upcoming season:
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Calvin Ridley gives the Titans a legitimate wide receiver tandem with DeAndre Hopkins still under contract. Steve Roberts/USA TODAY Sports
Calvin Ridley, WR
Ridley is signing a four-year, $92 million contract, including $50 million guaranteed.
What it means: The Titans were desperately in need of help at wide receiver. Ridley instantly becomes the No. 1 pass catcher for the Titans opposite veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Having three receivers that can be moved across the formation will help new Titans coach Brian Callahan find favorable matchups. Tennessee will also have Treylon Burks as a possible target for second-year quarterback Will Levis. Ridley posted 76 receptions for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns for the Jaguars last season. The seventh-year veteran is a viable deep threat option which meshes well with Levis, who likes to push the ball down the field.
What’s the risk: Signing Ridley to such a huge deal comes with some risks. Ridley had a successful return last season after serving a one-year suspension for gambling. In 2021, Ridley announced on social media that he was stepping away from football because of mental health reasons. Ridley revealed that he played most of the 2020 season, his best as a pro (90 receptions, 1,374 yards and 9 touchdowns), with a broken foot.
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