Titans Acquire Ernest Jones from Rams

The Tennessee Titans have acquired linebacker Ernest Jones IV from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Jones, who led the Rams with 145 tackles and 4.5 sacks last season, is expected to start alongside Kenneth Murray Jr. in the Titans' defense. This trade addresses the Titans' urgent need for linebacker depth following injuries to Chance Campbell and Cedric Gray. The Rams decided to trade Jones after failing to negotiate a contract extension, leaving them to find a new defensive play-caller. Jones, who did not request the trade, expressed a desire to stay in Los Angeles but acknowledged the business side of the NFL.