Changes since Whisenhunt left

Friday, August 12, 2016, Vol. 40, No. 33

How much have things changed since Ken Whisenhunt was fired by Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk last November? There are 35 players with the Titans now who were not on the roster or in camp when Whisenhunt was head coach.

In other words, Jon Robinson has turned over the roster by 40 percent in just one off-season. Notable additions include veteran running back DeMarco Murray, first-round draft pick Jack Conklin and 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. Here is a look at players new to the Titans since the end Whisenhunt era:

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Matt Cassel

Running backs: DeMarco Murray, Derrick Henry, Sam Bergen.

Wide receivers: Andre Johnson, Rishard Matthews, Tajae Sharpe, Ben Roberts, Reese Horn.

Tight ends: Alex Ellis, Jerome Cunningham.

Offensive linemen: Ben Jones, Jack Conklin, Sebastian Tretola, Ronald Patrick, Nick Ritcher, Will Campbell, Tyler Marz

DEFENSE

Linemen: Austin Johnson, Antwaun Woods, Mehdi Abdesmad, Mike Smith

Linebackers: Sean Spence, Nate Palmer, Curtis Grant, Aaron Wallace, Kevin Dodd

Secondary: Rashad Johnson, Brice McCain, Antwon Blake, Kevin Byard, LeShaun Sims, Kalan Reed, Lamarcus Brutus

SPECIALISTS

Kicker: Aldrick Rosas

Note: QB Alex Tanney, RB David Cobb, WR Andrew Turzilli, WR Tre McBride, T Will Poehls, DB Curtis Riley, CB B.W. Webb, S Josh Aubrey, LB J.R. Tavai and LB Justin Staples were with the Titans in 2015 either in camp and/or on the practice squad or injured reserve, but did not appear in any regular season games while Ken Whisenhunt was head coach.

-- Terry McCormick