The Tennessee Titans have waived Treylon Burks.

The Tennessee Titans have officially waived wide receiver Treylon Burks with an injury designation on Monday, July 28, 2025—just two days after he suffered a fractured collarbone during a training camp practice session.

That designation means Burks will pass through the waiver process, giving other NFL teams a 24‑hour window to claim him. If unclaimed, he will revert to the Titans’ injured reserve list. At that point, there is a five‑day period during which he and Tennessee can negotiate an injury settlement or determine the next steps.(Reuters,

Treylon Burks was drafted by Tennessee with the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, a selection acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in the trade that sent A.J. Brown to Philadelphia. Expectations were high: Burks was viewed as a potential cornerstone in replacing Brown in Tennessee’s offense.

Instead, his time with the Titans has been marked by persistent injuries and underwhelming production. Across three seasons, he played in only 27 games (17 starts) and caught 53 passes for 699 receiving yards and a single touchdown.

His rookie year (2022) was his most productive: 444 yards and one touchdown, though he spent part of the season on injured reserve due to turf toe and a concussion. In 2023, an LCL sprain sustained during joint practice with the Vikings cost him multiple games, and he ended the season with only 221 yards on 16 catchesThen in 2024, after five games, his season was cut short by a torn ACL that required surgery, ending his campaign and sidelining him for its latter half.

Entering 2025, the Titans declined Burks’ fifth‑year option — a clear signal that they were not committed to investing long-term in his development.(SI, CBSSports.com) The fractured collarbone—the injury that led to his release—came while he attempted a diving one-handed catch from rookie quarterback Cam Ward during training camp on July 26. He caught the ball but landed hard on his right shoulder

With Burks gone, the Titans signed former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Ramel Keyton to their 90‑man roster, aiming to add depth to the receiver corps.(SI, SI, New York Post) The Titans’ receiving room now features veterans like Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett, Van Jefferson, Bryce Oliver, Matt Landers, James Proche II, and rookies such as Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike.(SI, SI)

To put it bluntly: Burks’ tenure in Tennessee has not worked out as hoped. Injuries derailed opportunities at each turn, and he never established himself as a reliable contributor in the passing game. Fans and analysts alike have labeled him a disappointment relative to the expectations that came with replacing A.J. Brown—who has since excelled in Philadelphia with multiple 1,000‑yard seasons and a Super Bowl victorycame Burks. Many have called it one of the worst trades in franchise history. Reddit threads exploring Burks’ career echo the frustration with frequent posts describing his chronic injuries, inconsistent play, and inability to stay on the field:

Inside the organization, coaches praised his athleticism and professionalism, but even they acknowledged the challenges. Titans head coach Brian Callahan noted repeatedly that Burks “has shown flashes” yet failed to deliver consistent impact when it mattered.(SI, SI)

It’s important to recognize that a waived/injured move doesn’t necessarily spell the end of Burks’ NFL career. If he clears waivers and returns to injured reserve, he could sign an injury settlement, recover, and attempt to catch on in another system that believes in his upside. But as of now, his future with Tennessee—and perhaps in the entire league—appears uncertain.

Burks had declared his intent to “prove myself right” entering 2025, hoping to make this season a turning point. Instead, this latest setback came before he even got a real shot at regaining his standing

In summary, Tennessee’s move to waive Treylon Burks marks the end of a tumultuous and disappointing chapter. From being drafted in the first round to replace a proven Pro Bowl talent, Burks suffered a string of injuries—ACL, LCL sprain, turf toe, concussion—and never established consistency on the field. With just 699 career yards and a lone touchdown over three seasons, and no fifth‑year option picked up, it was a make‑or‑break year that simply never materialized. Now, it’s a waiting game for whether another team will take a chance on his physical tools or if he remains unsigned and recovers away from the Titans’ roster.