Tennessee Titans to release Vic Beasley

The Tennessee Titans announced Tuesday they will be releasing former Falcons edge rusher Vic Beasley on Wednesday. This can be considered a surprising move for the Titans, who signed him to a one-year deal worth $9.5 million in March. The Titans’ relationship with the former Adairsville High School and Clemson University star began with a rough start. Beasley initially did not report to training camp to begin his COVID-19 testing and he eventually missed 10 days leading to a $500,000 fine. Beasley’s production was down in his final seasons in Atlanta and it carried over to his time with the Titans.

Beasley, 28, played in five games for the Titans with no starts, three tackles, and one forced fumble. He missed the first two games of the year. Expectations were much higher for the former eighth-overall pick after leading the NFL with 15.5 sacks in an All Pro 2016 season. Over the last three-plus seasons, however, Beasley’s sack total rests at 18. Beasley will become a midseason free agent.