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Bellinger and Gunnar Helm continued to split snaps versus Seattle; Helm got 12 snaps with the starters but ran five routes to Bellinger's six, suggesting a close competition for tight end duties.

NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Daniel Bellinger ran 6 routes compared to Gunnar Helm's 5 routes in the Titans' preseason Week 2 game, despite being generally considered more of a block-first player at the position.

NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

TE Daniel Bellinger rotated with Gunnar Helm in 11 personnel for a second straight week and also played together for a few 12 personnel snaps.

NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026Zain Dhanani

Titans film review with Cam Ward: Carnell Tate = Z Calvin Ridley = X Wan’Dale Robinson = Slot Wan’Dale came off in 2WR sets, but the Titans rarely did anything other than 3WR sets All 3 WRs came out at the same time so this is your locked in 3 - Elic Ayomanor came on for a few plays in place of Ridley so he’s the WR4/backup X Tate did a lot of vertical routes and I counted him as the initial read on 2/13 dropbacks - plenty of times going vertical and the ball is out to another pass catcher be...

Bellinger is a reliable blocker with little to prove after playing under Titans OC Brian Daboll for the Giants, positioning him as a depth option at tight end.

NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Bellinger followed new Titans OC Brian Daboll from New York on a three-year, $24 million contract—characterized as 'starting tight end money'—and split six routes with Gunnar Helm during preseason action with the starters, positioning him as the lead tight end in Tennessee's offense.

PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bellinger followed new Titans OC Brian Daboll from New York on a three-year, $24 million contract—characterized as starting tight end money—indicating he is the primary tight end in Tennessee's offense.

PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Bellinger rotated in 11 personnel with the starters alongside Gunnar Helm. The Titans also ran a handful of plays with both on the field. Neither stayed in with the second unit.

NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

PositiveUsageAug 14, 2026Zain Dhanani

Titans TEs with Cam Ward: Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger sometimes shared the field, but it was definitely a time share Probably 60/40 on routes leaning toward Helm If that sticks Helm is not going to be draftable (bad pass O, option 3-4)

The Titans signed Bellinger to an $8 million per season multi-year contract, partially due to his familiarity with Brian Daboll's offense; he'll serve as the team's most reliable in-line blocker while the Titans believe he has untapped potential as a pass catcher and will play a massively underrated role in the offense.

PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Signed to $24 million contract ($8 million per season) on multi-year deal, partially due to familiarity with Brian Daboll's offense. Will serve as the Titans' most reliable in-line blocker but the team believes he has untapped potential as a pass catcher and will play a massively underrated role in the offense.

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Bo Nix on Evan Engram, via @christomasson: "I think last year we used him a little bit more as a vertical pass threat, but I think him getting in the box and blocking is going to open more things up … I think that’s part of his game that he’s going to really be able to show off this year and not be on and off the field."

PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Zain Dhanani

Titans depth chart: QB: Cam Ward RB1: Tony Pollard RB2: Tyjae Spears (Nick Singleton after them) WR1-3: Carnell Tate, Wan’Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley (Ayomanor & Dike after them) TE: Gunnar Helm Take: Not going to read into Nick Singleton’s standing - probably getting rookie treatment. This is meaningful for Gunnar Helm, though I somewhat expected that. Still unsure how much Bellinger cuts into his work and how often he’ll have to stay in and block with the OL potentially struggling. Also de...

PositiveDepth ChartAug 8, 2026Zain Dhanani

Titans scrimmage roles: Tony Pollard = clear primary/lead back Tyjae Spears = change of pace and 2 min pass down back Nick Singleton = some 1st team opps, probably just a spell back/different look Carnell Tate = intermediate/deep weapon (nice stat line) Wan’Dale Robinson = chain mover slot (also sounds like he did well) Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike = only one mention of any and it was Calvin Ridley so assumption is still starter at WR3 for him Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger =...

PositiveNewsAug 6, 202632BeatWriters

#Titans camp notes 8-6-2026 -Daniel Moore Jr. returned and started the first team prd -Former Titans TE Delanie Walker in attendance today -LBs and RBs worked pass rush/pro during Indiv. Tyjae Spears looked good -Alontae Taylor PBU on jump ball from Cam Ward to Carnell Tate in low red zone team prd -James Williams Sr w/a forced fumble. Kyle Granson caught a speed out and Williams punched it out then recovered it -Elic Ayomanor from Ward low red zone. Went up and grabbed it over Alontae Taylor...

Free agent TE signing at $8 million per year; part of Titans' investment in passing offense depth at tight end alongside developing prospect Gunnar Helm.

PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Music City Miracles

The Titans signed tight end Daniel Bellinger to an $8 million per year free agency deal in 2026 as part of their effort to improve a historically weak passing offense; Bellinger joins developing tight end Gunnar Helm in the Titans' tight end room.

NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bellinger was brought to Tennessee by new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll from the New York Giants as a blocking tight end. Daboll's offense does not prioritize tight end targets, having never made the position a critical part of his passing attack during his 3.5 years as the Giants' head coach.

NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026FantasyPros Articles

The source is unconcerned by Daniel Bellinger's presence on the depth chart, noting that while he followed coach Brian Daboll to the Giants, NFL teams rarely rely on just one tight end, minimizing the threat Bellinger poses to other tight ends.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026RotoWire

Bellinger is listed as a key loss for the Giants, indicating his departure from the team. He is replaced by Isaiah Likely as the primary TE addition.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 1, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

NegativeNewsJul 29, 202632BeatWriters

#Titans Training camp notes Day 1 -Calvin Ridley limited (illness), no sign of Mitch Trubisky (tightness). Ridley came out after 1st 7v7 -DL worked at a noticeable high tempo during INDY -Saleh said 1st team Austin Schlottman C, Cordell Volson RG (but see next note -1st play team prd Daniel Bellinger false start. Next play Jackson Slater false start. Austin Deculus at RT next to him jumped too. Jeffery Simmons started chirping telling them to get it together -Nice shot from Ward to Carnell Ta...

Signed by Titans this offseason; has connection to new Titans coaching staff through Brian Daboll.

PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Signed by Titans with connection to new coaching staff member Brian Daboll; part of Borgonzi's strategy to remake the roster with familiar faces.

PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Signed by Titans this offseason; has connections to new Titans coaching staff member Brian Daboll.

PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Daboll brings Bellinger over from the Giants to supplement the tight end position, but Gunnar Helm projects as the primary receiver at the position.

NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Daniel Bellinger is part of the improved offensive talent around Cam Ward on the Titans, supporting Ward's breakout potential.

PositiveRoleJul 14, 2026NFL: The Insiders

PositiveNewsJul 6, 202632BeatWriters

"I want to be more dynamic after the catch." New @Titans TE Daniel Bellinger ready to do his part in OC Brian Daboll's offense. READ <https://bit.ly/4gYR8Zv>

Bellinger left the Giants in free agency, signing with the Titans on a deal worth at least $8 million per season. His departure created the need for the Giants to sign Isaiah Likely at tight end.

NegativeDepth ChartJul 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bellinger was signed as a tight end by the Titans, having been previously coached by either Robert Saleh or Brian Daboll. He is part of the team's free-agency strategy of bringing in familiar faces.

NegativeRoleJun 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bellinger was brought over from the Giants by Brian Dable and may cut into playing time for Gunnar Helm, reflecting Dable's tendency to favor his former players.

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PositiveNewsJun 16, 202632BeatWriters

Cam Ward looked much more comfortable today. Actually faced more pressure. Great red-zone TD: rolled right, side armed the ball around rushing JFM to Gunnar Helm. #Titans Another RZ TD to Wan’Dale Robinson: caught facing QB at about the 2, turned and in. Daniel Bellinger and Robinson dropped Ward TD throws. Ward final play of practice: interception to Amani Hooker on pass intended for Helm.

Bellinger is Brian Daboll's BFF and could limit Gunnar Helm's full-time role in the Titans' offense, positioning Helm as the No. 4 pass-game option.

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