Treylon Burks‘ tenure in Tennessee is on track to come to an end. In the wake of his latest injury, the former first-rounder has been waived. 
This move has come with an injury designation, which comes as no surprise given the broken collarbone Burks recently suffered in training camp. Injuries have plagued the 25-year-old throughout his brief NFL tenure, which began when Tennessee selected him with the No. 18 pick in the 2022 draft. That selection was acquired by dealing A.J. Brown to the Eagles.
Given the link between the two wideouts created by the trade, Burks’ evaluations have always been measured against Brown’s Philadelphia success. During each of his three seasons with the Eagles so far, Brown has earned a Pro Bowl nod and second-team All-Pro acclaim; the 28-year-old was also a key figure in the team’s Super Bowl success in 2025. Burks, by contrast, entered this summer on Tennessee’s roster bubble.
The Arkansas product managed a career-best 444 yards as a rookie while being limited to 11 games. Optimism was high that, with better luck on the health front, he could round out his game and develop into a regular on offense with the Titans. Staying on the field has proven to be an issue, however – Burks missed six games again in 2023 and an ACL tear limited him to five contests last season – and when available he has not managed to meet expectations. The collarbone injury accelerated the timing for what could have been a decision to move on from the Titans closer to the start of the regular season.
Tennessee’s receiver depth chart will once again be headlined by Calvin Ridley this season. Veteran Tyler Lockett was added in free agency, as was Van Jefferson. The Titans used the draft to add a pair of Day 3 prospects at the position (Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor), and they will look to handle backup roles during their rookie seasons. Tennessee entered Monday with nearly $30MM in cap space, so finances will not be an issue if one of the veterans still on the market is targeted in the wake of this move.
Burks is now headed to waivers, with all teams free to claim him. Provided he goes unclaimed, he will revert to injured reserve. Situations such as these often result in a release being worked out along with an injury settlement. If that proves to be the case for Burks, his Titans stint will end on an unwanted but unsurprising note.
AJ Brown for nothing
Long overdue TBH. Only reason he was sticking around was sunk cost fallacy.
Wow, ugly numbers for a high pick given chances.
Is he actually just that bad?
On paper, he’s the kind of guy another team should take a chance on…unless that paper has his career stats printed on it.
Hes paper thin and fragile. Nonstop injuries. First rookie camp he couldn’t catch breathe.
Yep, just wasnt in shape coming into that camp, which affected his rookie season. I actually hope the Eagles take a flier and give him another chance to rehab and work under Brown’s wing.
@Brian wolf—he’s a first rounder with solid college tape I think SOMEONE will take him like how chiefs got Thornton after patriots let him walk. Another set of teams that make sense would be dolphins saints Steelers cardinals Niners commanders and bengals
Thin? He was like 225 when he was drafted.
Yeah, fragile maybe, but Burks isn’t paper thin. It actually was a big part of his game, or was supposed to be, as a big bodied receiver.
Burks really has a lack of ability to get separation and doesn’t have great speed, so having unremarkable or bad QB play and constantly contested routes makes his ability to produce really difficult. He apparently was in much better shape this year according to observers, but we’ll not be able to see if that would have made any difference in Tennessee.
Lmao they finally cut the cord what a bust bruh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hard to get healthy when your QBs don’t throw you open and throw rookie mistakes and you’re not catching things in stride either. Maybe he can help a better QB situation when healthy
True. Really difficult for a project WR to develop with bad QB play.
Dudes a stud
They should Corey Davis. He wanted to come back last year.
Did he get along with Vrabel? With the Patriots WR’s being below average is he worth a flyer?
Who’s “taking a flyer” on a broken collarbone?
Yeah, I meant rehabbing after he is released. I still think the Eagles could take their time since Dotson will be more involved. Could try to line him as a TE if he responds well to the coaching.
When he clears waivers and is eventually released, Burks is a major buy low candidate for the right team.
The talent and physical potential is obvious.
I’d argue Pittsburgh would be a decent spot.
Yep, too bad the team wouldnt do this to Will Levis … or would they?
Give him a try out for the practice squad broncos. Once he is healthy anyway.