Treylon Burks’ time in Tennessee has officially come to an end.
The Titans announced Monday they have waived the former first-round pick, just two days after he suffered a fractured collarbone during training camp. The move caps off a disappointing three-year stint in Nashville for Burks, who was selected 18th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft as the centerpiece of the trade that sent star wideout A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Burks’ time with the Titans was plagued by injuries and inconsistency. After a promising but modest rookie season in which he posted 33 catches for 444 yards and a touchdown, his production declined sharply over the next two years. He battled knee issues, concussions, and eventually a torn ACL that sidelined him for most of 2024.
Burks returned to camp this summer in top physical condition and appeared ready to compete for a comeback season—until the shoulder injury on Saturday abruptly ended that hope.
Over three seasons, Burks played in just 27 games, recording 53 receptions for 699 yards and one touchdown. His inability to stay healthy or establish himself as a consistent threat ultimately led the Titans to move on.
Burks will now pass through waivers, where any of the other 31 NFL teams can claim him. If unclaimed, he will revert to Tennessee’s injured reserve.
In a corresponding move, the Titans signed wide receiver Ramel Keyton, a former University of Tennessee standout. Keyton, who went un-drafted in 2024, spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad and appeared in eight games last season. He caught one pass for seven yards and contributed on special teams with one credited stop.
Keyton, 6’ 2” and 191 pounds, played in 55 games at Tennessee, amassing 86 catches for 1,456 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 16.9 yards per reception. In his final season with the Vols in 2023, he posted career highs in receptions (35), receiving yards (642), and touchdowns (six).
While the move adds some depth to the Titans’ wide receiver room, it doesn’t significantly alter the 2025 outlook. Burks was unlikely to be a major part of the offense this season, despite returning to camp “in the best shape of his life.” Tennessee’s focus now shifts to evaluating younger options like Keyton as they look to build a more durable and productive receiving corps moving forward.
