Dharya SharmaNov 2, 2026
Sharma argues the Titans should trade edge rusher Jacob Martin before the November 10 deadline, expects a fourth-round pick to be a realistic return, and predicts Tennessee makes at least one more deadline move.
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As for what Tennessee could get back for Martin, a fourth-round pick seems like a realistic return.
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Trade and Signing CallsJacob Martin
Jacob Martin to move — “traded before the 4 p.m. ET deadline on November 10”
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