Titans Reveal Plans for $40.5 Million Trade Candidate

The Tennessee Titans prefer to keep veteran safety Amani Hooker despite receiving trade inquiries ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Tennessee has fielded calls for the 28-year-old defensive back, but the franchise appears reluctant to part with him after previously trading defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears for two first-round draft picks.

Hooker is tied for the NFL lead with five interceptions this season, earning public praise from head coach Robert Saleh. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars' acquisition of safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons for two future draft picks has set a potential market benchmark if competing teams attempt to make aggressive offers for Hooker.