NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Running back Chris Johnson, right tackle David Stewart and defensive end/outside linebacker Kamerion Wimbley are expensive members of the Tennessee Titans.
Their contracts make their fate uncertain.
But don't expect their status to be resolved Tuesday, when the new league year starts at 4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT).
I'm hearing the Titans "don't anticipate" cutting anyone yet.
They have about $10 million in cap room according to recent records from ESPN. If the team waits too long to show someone the door, it will get some backlash over "holding a guy hostage."
If the Titans don't intend to be in the Chris Johnson business or the David Stewart business, they shouldn't wait too long before setting them free to maximize their alternative opportunity.
That said, until the franchise needs the cap space, those guys are under contract and the team isn't obligated to make decisions or moves. There are no upcoming bonuses for those three. They won't cost the Titans any money until the regular season starts.
I believe the Titans have made decisions and will wait until additions require subtractions.
Johnson and Stewart and maybe Wimbley could have to wait for others to enter before they exit.
