The Tennessee Titans may be preparing to move on from one of their most significant recent draft investments. According to multiple reports, the Titans are actively exploring trade options for wide receiver Treylon Burks, the former first-round pick out of Arkansas.
Burks, selected 18th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, was once viewed as a centerpiece of Tennessee’s future passing attack. But after three seasons plagued by injuries, inconsistency, and coaching changes, it appears his tenure in Nashville may soon come to an end.
📉 A Promising Career That Never Took Off
Burks was drafted by former GM Jon Robinson as a potential replacement for A.J. Brown, who was controversially traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in that same draft. The expectations were massive.
However, since entering the league:
•Burks has missed 14 games due to a variety of injuries.
•He’s recorded just 82 receptions for 1,067 yards and 5 touchdowns across three seasons.
•New coaching regimes haven’t found a consistent role for him in the offensive system.
Despite flashes of his athleticism and strong hands, the consistency never arrived, and with the addition of Xavier Worthy and emerging names like Jha’Quan Jackson at wide receiver, Burks has slid down the depth chart.
🏈 Why Trade Now?
Sources inside the Titans front office suggest that the timing of this potential trade aligns with:
•A shift in offensive philosophy under new OC Nick Holz
•A desire to clear cap space for potential veteran additions (including rumored QB help)
•Burks’ potential value to WR-needy teams across the NFL
“A change of scenery might be what Treylon needs to restart his career,” said one AFC executive anonymously. “He’s still got talent, but it hasn’t worked in Tennessee.”
🗣️ What’s Next?
While no official trade has been finalized yet, expect discussions to heat up closer to training camp or if injuries strike elsewhere in the NFL during preseason action. Likely trade compensation could be:
•A Day 3 draft pick (Round 4–6), or
•A player-for-player swap, depending on positional needs.
✅ Summary of Key Points:
Topic Details
Who WR Treylon Burks (2022 1st-round pick, Arkansas)
Why Inconsistent performance, injuries, depth chart slide
Titans WR Depth Xavier Worthy, Jha’Quan Jackson, Kyle Philips, others
Trade Timeline Likely closer to training camp or preseason
Potential Return Day 3 pick or player-for-player trade
Final Thought: Once seen as a key part of the Titans’ rebuilding efforts, Treylon Burks now represents an opportunity for both sides to seek a fresh start. Whether or not the Titans can find a suitor remains to be seen, but the door in Nashville is clearly closing.
More details to follow on NFL Reports as this developing story unfolds.
