Reported by NFL Insider via NFL REPORTS | June 12, 2025
Nashville, TN — The tension between Xavier Restrepo and the Tennessee Titans has officially reached a breaking point.
Just hours after Restrepo publicly declared his plans to leave the Titans at the end of the 2025 season due to an alleged contract breach and the stunning announcement by head coach Brian Callahan, team sources have now confirmed that the Titans are preparing to waive Restrepo — potentially bringing an abrupt end to his time in Tennessee.
The move, first reported by NFL Insider via NFL REPORTS, represents a dramatic escalation in what has become one of the NFL’s most explosive offseason controversies.
⚠️ Contract Fallout
Restrepo’s frustrations reportedly stem from what his camp describes as “clear violations of contract agreements” surrounding playing time incentives and leadership guarantees within the Titans’ offensive system. Those frustrations boiled over following head coach Brian Callahan’s unexpected press conference earlier this week, during which he announced a major offensive overhaul focused on younger, newly acquired talent.
The announcement, insiders say, blindsided Restrepo and immediately led to his decision to go public about his intention to leave at the season’s end.
Now, in what appears to be a retaliatory move or simply a step toward a clean break, the Titans front office is set to waive Restrepo before the start of training camp, a move that could open the door for another team to claim the 25-year-old wide receiver on waivers.
📢 Restrepo’s Response
In a terse statement released Thursday afternoon, Restrepo’s representatives fired back:
“Xavier has conducted himself as a professional through every step of this process. This decision by the Titans speaks volumes about the organization’s priorities. Xavier is ready for his next chapter, wherever that may be.”
⚡ NFL Reactions
League executives across the NFL are already circling, with several playoff-contending teams rumored to be monitoring the situation closely. Should Restrepo clear waivers — unlikely given his talent — he would become one of the most sought-after free agents of the summer.
Veteran analyst Louis Riddick weighed in during a segment on ESPN’s NFL Live, calling the Titans’ decision “shortsighted and emotionally driven.” He added:
“You don’t discard a player of Restrepo’s caliber because of internal dysfunction. That’s how bad teams stay bad.”
📅 What’s Next for Tennessee?
For Titans fans, this news only adds to the uncertainty surrounding Brian Callahan’s tenure, especially after a dismal 3–14 record in 2024. With rookie QB Cam Ward set to take the reins this season, the Titans’ offensive core now looks both talented and volatile.
If the waiver move is finalized in the coming days, it will mark a stunning fall from grace for a player who notched over 1,000 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns just one season ago.
More to come as this story develops.
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