Titans Signed Defensive Back Erick Hallett
The Tennessee Titans promoted Erick Hallett to the active roster and waived linebacker Owen Pappoe.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Football
The Tennessee Titans have signed defensive back Erick Hallett to the active roster. As part of the same personnel move, the team waived linebacker Owen Pappoe.
Why it matters
The roster shift follows Hallett's appearance in the team's first two games of the season as a gameday elevation, where he recorded one tackle.
Erick Hallett stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 200 pounds. He previously appeared in three games with the Detroit Lions, where he made two starts and recorded 18 tackles.
The players
Erick Hallett
He is a defensive back who played at the University of Pittsburgh and was a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.
Owen Pappoe
He is an NFL linebacker who was waived from the Tennessee Titans active roster.
Michael Carter
He is a professional running back designated as a gameday elevation for the team.
Tennessee Titans
This is a professional football team based in Nashville that competes in the NFL.
The details
The Titans also announced that running back Michael Carter will serve as a gameday elevation for the upcoming game against the Giants. Hallett was originally a sixth-round selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: Titans signed Hallett and waived Pappoe.
September 27, 2026: Titans play the Giants.
The Big Picture
The transition of depth players between practice squads and active rosters remains a standard component of roster management in the modern NFL. This move follows the structure established by the 2023 NFL Draft, which serves as the primary pipeline for talent entering the league.
The addition of Erick Hallett provides the Titans with secondary depth ahead of the matchup against the New York Giants. Owen Pappoe is no longer on the active roster and will not be available for the upcoming game.
The takeaway
Roster management is an ongoing process that frequently fluctuates based on game-day needs and recent performance metrics. Players like Hallett often transition through multiple roles before securing a permanent spot on an active roster.
Further reading
For more on the roster developments for the team, see Football.
