Outside linebacker Harold Landry, who is arguably the Tennessee Titans’ most important pending free agent, has once again expressed his desire to remain with the team.
A former second-round pick of the Titans in 2018, Landry enters free agency off his best year as a pro, which should lead to a handsome pay day for the Boston College product.
Landry tallied a career-high 12 sacks in 2021 and played a key role in what was a defensive revival for Tennessee that saw the pass rush total 24 more sacks than the year prior.
While down at the Pro Bowl in Las Vegas, Landry reiterated that he loves being with the Titans and hopes to come back, per Jim Wyatt of Titans Online.
“It’s no secret that I love playing for the Titans, and my family loves living in Tennessee,” Landry said. “So hopefully we can get a deal done.”
Back in December, Landry told The Athletic’s Dan Pompei that he would like to remain with the Titans. Pompei also noted that the two sides have already begun discussing a new contract.
When speaking to the media down in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl, general manager Jon Robinson made it clear the team wants Landry back, also.
“We are going to do everything we can to try and keep Harold,” Robinson said. “But we understand there’s a lot of other things that need to go down, too.”
Landry reflected on his impressive 2021 season, but says he isn’t satisfied and will continue trying to improve where he can.
“I know myself, and I know I am never really satisfied. I am always trying to improve every year. So that’s what I am anticipating – the best is yet to come.
“I feel like I took strides every year I’ve been (in Tennessee), especially going into this past year. I feel like I grew so much as a player on the field, but also as a leader. And I think it just all came together this year. Right now, I am just focusing on enjoying my time here right now, but then getting back to work and improving some more.”
As far as what the Titans will do with Landry remains to be seen, but they do have a few options. Tennessee can ink Landry to a contract extension, or buy itself more time by slapping the franchise tag on him.
Whatever they decide to do, the Titans must make sure Landry is back in the two-tone blue in 2022.
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