The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with several talented players on NFL roster cutdown day. While they hoped to bring most back on the practice squad, cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis was one player too talented to clear waivers. On Wednesday, he was claimed by the Tennessee Titans.
The Titans had priority on the waiver wire, as they were first in the order and could claim any player they wanted. Armour-Davis was one of the first players scooped up, joining a secondary in need of depth. The 25-year-old can provide that in more ways than one, offering the ability to play anywhere within the unit. He should not need too much time to adjust to the new system, reuniting with a familiar face in Tennessee.
Dennard Wilson is entering his second season as Titans defensive coordinator, and he should be ecstatic to see Armour-Davis enter the building. Prior to joining the Tennessee coaching staff in 2024, Wilson, a Maryland native, was Baltimore’s defensive backs coach in 2023. He was likely banging the table to bring in Armour-Davis, and the two rejoining forces are a perfect match.
Jalyn Armour-Davis reunites with former coach Dennard Wilson
In Armour-Davis, the Titans are getting one of the smartest defensive backs in the NFL. He was praised countless times for his intelligence this offseason, and his newfound versatility to play both corner and safety should only deepen that football mind.
The former Alabama standout was a star in training camp and the preseason, but the Ravens could not find the room for him. It was one of the toughest cuts to make on Tuesday, and General Manager Eric DeCosta knows they lost a good one.
“That’s a tough one because Jalyn’s had a great camp. I think in the end, it’s kind of a nuanced tough decision,” DeCosta told the media on Wednesday. “You have these younger players that you probably have more control of long-term–roster-wise, contract-wise–and you have Jalyn in the last year of his deal…It was a really tough roster this year to make.”
In his place, the Ravens kept undrafted rookies Keyon Martin and Reuben Lowery, who both earned their spots over the summer. Armour-Davis was unfortunately the odd man out, but if he can stay healthy in 2025, he should have a breakout season with Tennessee. The talent is there, and he should thrive in his new home.