The Tennessee Titans made a surprising decision by trading starting cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr and a seventh-round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for a sixth-round pick. This unexpected trade, while shocking, raises concerns about the Titans’ trajectory, particularly as they currently sit at 0-3, appearing among the league’s weakest teams.

Coach Brian Callahan clarified that the Brownlee trade was a “one-off situation,” aiming to quell speculation of a potential team overhaul. “There’s front offices around the league from now until the deadline that call everybody in football, and they are all looking for different things,” Callahan said, per ESPN. “So I can’t say whether or not there’ll be something more or nothing more. It’s hard for me to make any predictions about that or stake any statements about it.”

Brownlee, a fifth-round pick from Louisville last year, played a pivotal role in the Titans’ defense, starting 14 of his 17 games, recording 75 tackles, nine passes defended, and one interception. The decision to trade such a promising young player raises questions about the team’s management and strategy.

Even with the recent trade not suggesting an overall fire sale, Callahan’s position seems tenuous after a disappointing 3-17 record since taking over, leaving open the possibility of future trades.