The Tennessee Titans struck another free agency deal on Tuesday morning after reaching a mutual agreement with former Dallas Cowboys linebacker, Luke Gifford.
Gifford is coming off an impressive 2022 season in which he led the team in special teams tackles with 22 and finished with an impressive tackling grade of 81.5, per Pro Football Focus.
The Nebraska product will look to become a consistent presence to a special teams unit in Tennessee that can use all the help it can get.
As far as actual defense goes, Gifford had very limited opportunities in Dallas, only playing on 42 defensive snaps last season, and just 77 in total since 2020.
However, according to Todd Archer of ESPN, some coaches in the Cowboys’ building believed that Gifford was ready for a larger role on defense.
This move was clearly made with the intention of Gifford becoming an integral piece of the special teams units, but the fact that he also has some long-term potential on defense solidifies a good grade.
Grade: B+
