Titans fans, media react to signing of LB Ben Niemann

The Tennessee Titans made their latest free-agent addition on Monday afternoon when they announced an agreement on a contract with former Arizona Cardinals linebacker, Ben Niemann.

The addition of Niemann gives Tennessee another option at linebacker, a group that also includes projected starters Azeez Al-Shaair and Monty Rice, and backup hopefuls Luke Gifford, Chance Campbell and Jack Gibbens.

Niemann has spent the vast majority of his career as a backup but has seen significant snaps on defense over the years. He also has experience playing on special teams, which is vital for a backup inside linebacker.

Niemann figures to factor in to the equation for one of the backup spots, and he should have a leg up on guys like Campbell and Gibbens, both of whom are entering just their second year in the NFL.

Here’s a look at how Titans fans and media reacted to the news of the signing of Niemann.

Titans signed LB Ben Niemann. Last year for the Cardinals, had 70 tackles, two tackles for loss and one fumble recovery in 17 games with nine starts

— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) April 17, 2023

I'm sure it is for the veteran minimum, but the Tennessee #Titans just added another body to a weird group of off-ball LBs:

Azeez Al-Shaair*+
Monty Rice*
Ben Niemann+
Jack Gibbens
Luke Gifford+
Chance Campbell

*should start
+FA signing

— Ran GMC(arthon) (@jlomas72) April 17, 2023

Linebackers are to Ran Carthon what Safeties were to Job Robinson

— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 17, 2023

Personally going to be rather confused if the #Titans use one of their precious-few draft picks on this really poor LB draft class when they’ve spent so much time in free agency on the position… https://t.co/qS4QfLSDSE

— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) April 17, 2023