Report: Titans to release Kenny Vaccaro

The Tennessee Titans are expected to release starting safety Kenny Vaccaro, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

The move frees up $3.9 million in cap space for the Titans in 2021 while taking on $3 million in dead money, according to Over the Cap.

Vaccaro racked up 83 tackles, five passes defended, and one sack in 13 contests last season.

The 30-year-old spent three campaigns in Music City after signing with the club in 2018. He inked a four-year deal in 2019 worth up to $24 million with $11.5 million guaranteed.

The New Orleans Saints selected the former Texas alum in the first round of the 2013 draft. He spent five seasons in New Orleans as a staple of the Saints' secondary.

Vaccaro joins Malcolm Butler as the second member of the Titans' secondary to be released in as many days. Butler was cut Tuesday after three seasons with the franchise.

Meanwhile, Amani Hooker is considered the front-runner to replace Vaccaro at strong safety next season.

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