Anthony Fasano is about to hit free agency for the second time in three years, but the Titans are discussing bringing the tight end back. The indications, as of now, point to the Titans wanting to retain Fasano, Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com reports.
The Titans are likely interested in at least one more Fasano season due to the blocking ability the 32-year-old veteran displayed last year. Fasano’s second Tennessee campaign featured him grading out as Pro Football Focus’ best run-blocking tight end. He paired with Delanie Walker to give the Titans two top-15 PFF tight ends, making Tennessee the only team to have two such players grade this high. As a receiver, 2016 marked Fasano’s worst season. In Mike Mularkey‘s run-first offense, Fasano caught just eight passes for 83 yards — each stat representing a career-low figure.
It won’t take a substantial commitment to keep Fasano. The Titans signed him initially in 2015 for two years and $5.25MM. Walker will make $4.2MM in base salary this season. PFR’s latest tight end rankings place Fasano, who will turn 33 in April, seventh among tight ends.