The Tennessee Titans continued their roster teardown ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline, sending pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick that could elevate to a fourth. With the Titans sitting at 1-8 and already on its second head coach of the season, the move signals another step in what appears to be a full-scale reset. Meanwhile, the Ravens add much-needed help to a struggling pass rush.
Before the dust settles on the Titans’ 2025 season, the bigger question looms: what does the Titans actually gain for the future, and how meaningful is a mid-round pick in the context of a rebuild still in motion?
What Draft Capital Did the Tennessee Titans Gain and What Does It Mean?
The Titans shipped edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones to the Ravens for a conditional fifth-rounder that could become a fourth, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. He posted that “The #Ravens are trading for #Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones, sending a conditional 5th rounder that could possibly become a fourth-rounder,” adding, “More defensive help in Baltimore from a player who has had 4.5 sacks in the last four games.”
Sources: The #Ravens are trading for #Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones, sending a conditional 5th rounder that could possibly become a fourth-rounder.
More defensive help in Baltimore from a player whose has had 4.5 sacks in the last four games. pic.twitter.com/YceuoAER05
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2025
That return gives the Titans an additional mid-round asset in the 2026 NFL Draft, aligning with the organization’s current teardown.
The Titans’ motivation is clear. At 1-8, they have already fired Brian Callahan, and interim coach Mike McCoy has yet to win a game. A conditional fourth or fifth is not franchise-altering, but it reflects a strategy: accumulate capital while offloading veterans who may not be part of the long-term plan.
Jones was one of the Titans’ most productive defenders, posting 35 career sacks in 99 games and showing versatility across the defensive line. His departure leaves a void, but the Titans are prioritizing future flexibility over 2025 results. The offense’s poor performance reinforces that approach.
According to PFSN’s Defense Impact metric, the Titans have a 67.1 defensive impact score, ranking 25th in the league, which earns them a D+ grade for the 2025 season and an overall rank of 717.
For the Ravens, the move fills an immediate need. The Ravens rank 28th in this metric, scoring 65.4. Jones brings 4.5 sacks in his last four outings and the ability to rush inside or off the edge.
The Ravens have been thin at outside linebacker following injuries and an earlier trade that sent Odafe Oweh to the Chargers. Baltimore hopes Jones’ production translates quickly as it fights back from a 3-5 start.
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From the Titans’ perspective, this mid-round pick becomes part of a broader draft-capital strategy, alongside likely compensatory selections and future trade flexibility. Whether the pick becomes a fourth or remains a fifth depends on conditions not disclosed, but either outcome represents added value for a team prioritizing 2026 and beyond.
The Titans are unlikely to be done. With more veterans on expiring deals and a roster in transition, the Titans may continue stockpiling picks. Whether those selections translate into a rebuilt contender will depend less on quantity and more on scouting and development, a test the franchise has failed more often than not in recent seasons.