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Titans Trade Up for Edge Rusher Keldric Faulk

4/24/2026

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Summary

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The Tennessee Titans made their first first-round trade since the 2022 A.J. Brown deal, acquiring the No. 31 pick to draft edge rusher Keldric Faulk.
The Titans sent picks No. 35, 66 and 101 to the Buffalo Bills and received the Bills’ No. 31, 69 and 165 selections.
Faulk, a 6-foot-6, 276-pound defender, recorded 109 tackles and 10 sacks at Auburn and is projected as a starter on the Titans’ defensive front.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, the Tennessee Titans traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles, receiving a first-round pick that they used to select edge rusher Keldric Faulk. This move reflects the Titans' strategic focus on strengthening their defense, a trend seen in the NFL as teams increasingly prioritize roster adjustments through trades and draft picks to enhance competitiveness.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Titans made their first first-round trade since the 2022 A.J. Brown deal, acquiring the No. 31 pick to draft edge rusher Keldric Faulk.
The Titans sent picks No. 35, 66 and 101 to the Buffalo Bills and received the Bills’ No. 31, 69 and 165 selections.
Faulk, a 6-foot-6, 276-pound defender, recorded 109 tackles and 10 sacks at Auburn and is projected as a starter on the Titans’ defensive front.

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