Tony Pollard is absolutely tearing it up, ripping off 246 yards and five touchdowns over the last two games alone, averaging a ridiculous 5.34 yards per carry. But here’s the kicker: even with multiple teams eyeing the star running back, Titans G.M. Mike Borgonzi is completely shutting down any trade talks right now.
The Titans’ Stone Wall
This isn’t the first time the Titans have played hardball. Remember how they consistently told teams that defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons wouldn’t be traded? Then, last Tuesday, they decided to actually listen to offers. Now, with Pollard, they’ve got another huge decision looming. G.M. Borgonzi has flat-out declined to even engage in conversations about a potential trade for the man who’s been a key offensive weapon for them.
Will that stance change? Who knows. Maybe someone needs to call owner Amy Adams Strunk directly to shake things up. But for now, despite Pollard being exactly the kind of affordable veteran talent any contender would love to add, Tennessee is acting like he’s untouchable. It’s frustrating for everyone watching, especially as the trade deadline gets closer and closer!
Why Every Contender Needs Pollard
Let’s be real, the Titans’ refusal to talk is wild because Pollard’s numbers are screaming “trade me!” We’re talking 246 rushing yards and five scores in just his last two games, averaging that insane 5.34 yards per carry. This isn’t a fluke either. He’s had four straight 1,000-yard seasons already , two with the Cowboys and two with Tennessee , and he’s on pace for a fifth, with 595 yards through eight games.
On top of that stellar production, his contract is super team-friendly, especially for a veteran of his caliber. He’s got $3.32 million left for 2026. For 2027, his base salary is $5.99 million, and he’s also due to earn a non-guaranteed base salary of $6.74 million. Plus, he earns $30,000 for each game he’s on the active roster. Compared to the drama around someone like Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, where a deal just isn’t getting done, Pollard is looking like a seriously attractive, much more affordable Plan B for any team needing a boost in the backfield.
The trade deadline is creeping up, so Borgonzi’s stance has to give eventually, right? Every contender out there needs to keep their eyes glued on this situation, because a player like Pollard can change a season. Here in Seattle, we’re still trying to shake off that 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. That final score? Rough. We expect more, 12s, we always do. Let’s hope for better results next time out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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