Why did the Titans downgrade at backup offensive tackle?
The Tennessee Titans made a peculiar decision at offensive tackle that warrants further discussion and analysis.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: Minnesota Vikings Offensive Tackle Oli Udoh (74) looks on before the NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings on September 25th, 2022, at U. S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.
(Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Tennessee Titans had a pretty good swing tackle last season in Oli Udoh. Udoh played 341 snaps either as a sixth blocker in jumbo packages, or in relief of JC Latham and/or Dan Moore Jr. at left and right tackle.
He performed very admirably as far as backup tackles go, allowing three sacks and 19 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. Despite Udoh being a steady hand, the Titans have seemingly made the decision to move on. He’s currently an unrestricted free agent and the Titans have not re-signed him.
Alternatively, they recently signed free-agent offensive tackle Austin Deculus, who appears to be the new No. 3 tackle behind Latham and Moore. It feels like a massive downgrade.