Tennessee Titans

5 players the Titans must move on from in 2016

Published Jan. 20, 2016 4:00 p.m. ET

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At 3-13, the Tennessee Titans' roster is in serious need of an overhaul. New general manager Jon Robinson arrives from Tampa Bay armed with an estimated $40 million dollars in salary-cap space as he works to rebuild the team.

While the money available will rise once the league releases the official cap number for 2016, the Titans can also create more space by parting ways with a number players whose productivity and salary put their roster spots in jeopardy.

Here are five players the Titans should move on from in 2016.

1. Michael Griffin

A first-round pick in 2007, Griffin is set to make $8.3 million next season. While the free safety remains productive after recording 101 tackles, one sack and one interception in 2015, Griffin is 31. His age and salary aren't in line with a rebuilding team like the Titans. Tennessee should look to address the position either in the draft or, if possible, with a younger player in free agency.

2. Ropati Pitoitua

The 30-year-old Pitoitua played in just five games as a reserve defensive end this season, recording three tackles and a forced fumble. His $3.8 million salary for 2016 is too high for someone who rarely plays. The Titans can save a little over $3 million by releasing the six-year veteran.

3. Harry Douglas

Douglas started 12 games in his first season with the Titans, catching 36 passes for 411 yards and two touchdowns. The 31-year-old brings veteran leadership, but the Titans need to re-make their wide receiver corps, adding more playmakers for quarterback Marcus Mariota. Douglas is scheduled to earn $4.48 million next season, which is too high for what he's able to bring at the stage of his career.

4. Blidi Wreh-Wilson

A third-round pick in 2013, Wreh-Wilson is still extremely affordable, but he's fallen out of favor with the Titans' coaching staff. The 26-year-old was inactive the final five weeks of the season, despite a Tennessee secondary that was dealing with a number of injuries. It's probably time to let him go. Perhaps he'll thrive with another team, but it doesn't seem to be working with the Titans.

5. Zach Brown

Brown, a 2012 second-round pick, was vocal in his disappointment after losing his starting inside linebacker job during the season. The 26-year-old played in all 16 games, including five starts and recorded 77 tackles, a half sack and two interceptions. Understandably, Brown, who will be a free agent in March, wants a chance to start again. If the Titans remain committed to starting Wesley Woodyard, and all signs say that they will be, they will allow Brown to pursue a larger role with another team -- for more money.

*All salary cap information comes from OverTheCap.com.