Talk about a whirlwind! The Tennessee Titans had a wild day, kicking off with the news that Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction was postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” But the real action dropped when the league released its waiver results: the Titans scooped up former Las Vegas Raiders guard Atonio Mafi, making a move on their offensive line. To make room, they waived guard Garrett Dellinger.
Who Exactly Is This Atonio Mafi Guy?
Mafi’s been on quite the journey already. He entered the league as a fifth-round pick for the New England Patriots in the 2023 NFL Draft. When things didn’t quite work out there, he bounced around, hitting the Indianapolis Colts before landing with the Raiders. He saw action in three games for the Raiders in 2025, and overall, he’s played in 23 career games, making seven starts. Can he finally carve out a long-term role in Nashville?
Seven More Faces Hit the Field for Tryouts!
As if adding Mafi wasn’t enough, the Titans were super busy on Friday, working out seven defenders. We’re talking Dominic Bailey and J.R. Singleton, plus linebackers Jimmy Ciarlo, Nick Jackson, Emany Johnson, T.J. Quinn, and defensive tackle Zion Wilson. The team is clearly still looking for pieces as Week 1 gets closer!
It’s a fast turnaround for the squad. They’re back at the Vanderbilt Health Football Center for a walkthrough on Saturday before they kick off their season in Week 1 against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium. With all these moves, you gotta wonder how quickly they can pull it all together!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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