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Potentially cut players who could help the Tennessee Titans

Who could end up on the Tennessee Titans roster.

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The Tennessee Titans look better than everyone thought they would on offense, but the defense is definitely struggling. So with cuts coming out, there are some names that stand out as potential signings. These are guys that could help the Titans immediately as either special teams or as a rotational specialist.

Javier Arenas

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jets?src=hash">#Jets</a> announced 12 players cut including WRs T.J. Graham, DeVier Posey, G/T James Brewer, CBs Javier Arenas and Curtis Brown.</p>&mdash; Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/638014331758772225">August 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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So it looks like Arenas has been cut from the New York Jets, and I think he can definitely help this team on special teams and as a backup safety. According to PFF, the last full season that Arenas played as a starting CB he graded positively and he has stood out as a kick returner and punt returner.

This team is struggling at the cornerback position and who is going to return the ball this year? Dexter McCluster was terrible last year and should have a bigger role in the running game based off of what we have seen this preseason. With Jacoby Ford failing to win the job, and Tre McBride looking only "O.K." as a returner, this would upgrade this position.

Shaquil Barrett

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shaquil Barrett leads all 3-4 OLBs this preseason with five QB hits, all of which came from the left side. <a href="http://t.co/SGgJbxeHxy">pic.twitter.com/SGgJbxeHxy</a></p>&mdash; Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/638029812305645569">August 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Barrett is a great player, but he is on a fairly stacked roster. The starting jobs are already locked down by Von Miller and Demarcus Ware. Then behind them are 2015 first round pick Shane Ray and Lerentee McCray who has been in the system for three years.

The Tennessee Titans do not have any significant depth at the 3-4 OLB position, and he could be a huge boost to this position. I think he may be one of the last cuts if he gets cut, but if he doesn't the Titans should see if they can make some sort of trade to get him.

Bryan Braman

Another player with an uphill chance at a roster spot, he has made a lot of splash plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, but he has only been asked to play 21% of their plays this preseason. If he doesn't make the roster, he is another pass rusher that could really help this defense.

There are several players that could be added to this list, but now we are just waiting to see who actually ends up on the chopping block. With a lot of good, young players about to be available this team has the chance to add some good talent to this roster. I don't expect them to get some free first round talent, but I do think that this team will have better depth in two weeks than they do now.