During the offseason, some Tennessee Titans players significantly reshaped their bodies heading into 2025. Jeffery Simmons and JC Latham were two of the most noticeable players, and they appear to be heading into training camp in the best shape of their careers.
But what about T’Vondre Sweat, the mammoth interior defender who is looking to take that next step in his development in 2025? Jim Wyatt was asked about Simmons and Sweat in his mailbag, and his comments about Sweat were not a ringing endorsement.
Jeffery looked great when he reported for minicamp, and Sweat looked just OK to me this offseason. I didn’t notice a big difference in his weight when he reported back for the start of the offseason, but I think he has lost some weight since. He now has about 3-4 weeks to get himself in peak condition to be ready for camp.
While these comments were based on Wyatt’s observations, Sweat has openly discussed his work and weight, telling the media that he has lost some weight during the offseason.
Weight has always been an issue surrounding Sweat, and it was a significant reason why he fell to the Titans in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. The Titans were glad that he fell to them at that point, as he put those concerns to rest and performed at a high level next to Simmons in the heart of the Titans’ defense.
Heading into his second season, Sweat will be looking to improve on his rookie campaign, where he recorded 51 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble while consistently playing in over 50 percent of the defensive snaps. That snap percentage is a strong endorsement of his abilities to handle the rigors of the NFL at 360-plus pounds.
There is no doubt that Sweat is already an outstanding run stuffer, but he can become dominant if he can improve his pass rush. This is an area where his weight may become a concern if it impacts his quickness. But with Simmons on one side and Sebastian Joseph-Day on the other, Tennessee needs Sweat to clog the middle as they sort things out with their linebackers.