Titans elevate Mohamoud Diabate, Erick Hallett

Diabate profiles as a run-stuff linebacker — his PFF grades in run defense have been his selling trait — and still has room to grow as he turns 25 this offseason. He’ll compete for a role in the Titans linebacker room after being non-tendered by the Browns this offseason.

They also non-tendered Mohamoud Diabate, Sam Kamara, and Sam Webb. Whiteheart had a brief flash of fantasy relevance last year and, entering his age-26 season, might pop up elsewhere in 2026.

He’s joined there by fellow safeties Mike Brown (ankle) and Xavier Woods (hamstring) as the Titans signed Erick Hallett and Sanoussi Kane off the Lions and Ravens practice squads. It is certainly End Of Season Hours in Tennessee. 2025 third-round pick Winston finishes his rookie season with a 89.4 PFF run defense grade, but just a 43.4 PFF coverage grade. It was a land of contrasts. He’ll probably be the favorite to start next to Amani Hooker next season if he’s healthy.

Cleveland made a slew of roster moves. The Browns also placed T James Hudson III (shoulder) on IR, released WR James Proche II, and elevated S Chris Edmonds and WR Jaelon Darden from the practice squad for Week 6’s matchup with the Eagles.

Diabate (6’3/229) was a four-star recruit at Florida. He worked his way into a full-time role as a starter after three years but transferred to Utah for his senior season. Diabate led the Utes and ranked second in the Pac-12 in TFLs (13.5) while also finding five sacks. Diabate tracks running backs well and has a knack for getting to opposing quarterbacks as a blitzer. On the other hand, he is a liability in coverage and misses far too many tackles. Diabate will likely cap out as a part-time player if he finds a consistent roster spot in the pros.

Hallett is a two-year starter for the Panthers who was second-team All-ACC at free safety. Hallett had 122 tackles in his final two years, adding six picks and 16 passes defensed. He’ll be a developmental safety and special teamer on the back of the Jags depth chart if he sticks.

Diabate (6'3/227) was a four-star prospect from the 2019 recruiting class and opted to go to Florida despite being an Auburn, Alabama native who also had offers from both Auburn and Alabama. Defensively, Diabate has been a solid two-year starter for the Gators, and racked up 82 tackles this season including 11 tackles for a loss in 2021. In 2020, Diabate registered 55 tackles to go with 13 quarterback pressures, two sacks and one interception while scoring two defensive touchdowns. He should have a solid market in the transfer portal, but leaves new head coach Billy Napier with a hole to fill at the middle linebacker position heading into 2022, after starting the last 10 games of the season for the Gators.

The Alabama native nearly stayed in state and was heavily considering Auburn and Alabama, but “always knew” that Florida was his No. 1 option. Diabate really likes Florida’s 3-4 scheme and believes he will be a good fit. He’s a great catch for the Gators as the 10th ranked player in the state and 15th nationally at his position.

Hallett picks Pittsburgh over offers from Vanderbilt, Houston, Tulane and several other schools. He was previously committed to Washington State in August, but opened things up last month after not signing with the Cougars during the early signing period. He ranks as the 86th best cornerback in the class according to 247 Sports composite rankings.