Julio Cortez/Associated Press
The title "franchise quarterback Ryan Tannehill" went from a reality in Miami to an afterthought in Tennessee. Now it's making a comeback.
With the Tennessee Titans on an unexpected run to the AFC Championship Game, the quarterback is due to get paid one way or the other. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it's becoming inevitable the former Miami Dolphins starter will remain in Tennessee.
"They want him back for 2020 and beyond," Rapoport said on NFL GameDay. "No doubt he is a huge part of their future. As far as how that may happen, they could franchise-tag him.