The Tennessee Titans’ depth at cornerback last season was questionable. However, their additions this offseason combined with a slate of returning players should make secondary depth a strength for them in 2018.

The Titans had a solid starting cornerback pairing with Adoree’ Jackson and Logan Ryan last season. Both had some forgettable moments, but overall, they played pretty well. The depth behind them wasn’t as good.

LeShaun Sims was extremely inconsistent, although he was playing better before going down with a hamstring injury late in the year. Tye Smith played well when he got some time on the field, but he only played about 11 percent of the team’s snaps. Brice McCain saw significant time as the team’s third corner, but he just was not good enough when the Titans called his number. Kalan Reed showed promise in extremely limited action, as well after a strong preseason.

With the Malcolm Butler signing, the Titans get deeper and a little more versatile.

Butler’s presence allows the Titans to do a few more things with their alignments. Depending on the matchups, either Butler or Ryan can line up in the slot, with the other going outside with Jackson.

The biggest advantage Butler gives them is depth. When the Titans have to go to dime packages, their fourth cornerback will now be Sims, Smith, Reed, or the newly signed Demontre Hurst. Having those guys battling for time as the fourth and fifth corners will suit the Titans much better than trying to figure out which one should be the No. 3 corner.

The Titans are unquestionably stronger than they’ve been in a long time at cornerback. The combination of top-end talent, versatility and depth will give Tennessee a secondary capable of contending for a championship.