NASHVILLE – The Titans didn't draft an edge rusher.
And so far, the team hasn't reeled in free agent defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney, who remains a free agent with lofty contract expectations, and because of it, has an uncertain destination for 2020.
But the team did add to its pass rush earlier this offseason by signing former Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley.
So no matter what happens moving forward, the team feels like it will have even more of an edge on defense this fall because of it.
"We brought him in because he's got some ability to rush the passer off the edge," Titans General Manager Jon Robinson said of Beasley. "Watch him back through the tape, he's a guy that plays hard, he's fast, he's got good length, he's got some good snaps on tape.
"I think our head coach played 12, 13, 14, 15 years at that position, and he's got a wealth of knowledge at that position. I just think that he can work with Vic, along with (outside linebackers coach) Shane Bowen and really hopefully take his game to another level."
Beasley, a first-round pick (8th overall) of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft, has 37.5 career sacks. He joins the Titans after spending the past five seasons in Atlanta.
The 6-foot-3, 246-pound Beasley had eight sacks in 2019, and five sacks in 2018. He led the NFL with a whopping 15.5 sacks in 2016, when the Falcons advanced to the Super Bowl. Beasley was named to his first Pro Bowl and earned AP All-Pro honors for his breakout performance in 2016.
Robinson believes Beasley should add more pop to the defense this fall, and the team thinks it can hone his skillset in Tennessee.
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel agrees.
"We're focused on moving forward with Vic," Vrabel said. "(He has) a skillset that we like, with a player that can run and have some speed, some explosiveness, some versatility we believe. That's what I'll do, that's what Shane will do, that's what (defensive assistant) Matt Edwards will do. There will be a lot of people involved in helping him still continue to develop, and try to find a role for us, and ultimately help us win."
Over the past five years, Beasley ranks 16th in the NFL in sacks by "edge" rushers (OLB's/DE's).
Beasley played in all 16 games, with 15 starts, for the Falcons in 2019, when he recorded 42 tackles (28 solo), including eight for a loss, eight sacks, 12 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and two passes defensed.
In his career, Beasley has played in 78 games, with 60 starts, while totaling 156 tackles (119 solo), 37.5 sacks, one interception, 36 tackles for loss, 11 forced fumbles, 12 passes defensed, and 46 quarterback hits.
In 2019, outside linebacker Harold Landry led the team with nine sacks.
Kamalei Correa, who tallied five sacks in the regular season in 2019 and two more in the playoffs, also returns.
Off the edge, the team also has Reggie Gilbert, Derick Roberson, and DeAndre Walker, a fifth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft who spent last season in Injured Reserve. Outside linebackers Josh Smith and Jordan Williams will also be in the mix, competing for a roster spot in camp.
"We have some guys that have played and made plays in this league. I think there's some versatility," Vrabel said. "I think we have some young guys that we wanted to work with, and did work with that we'll have an opportunity to continue to work with, whether that's – Reggie Gilbert hasn't played a whole lot of plays for us but certainly has shown flashes of things that we like. Roberson showed flashes, and then obviously trying to get D'Andre Walker back healthy. Those are three younger bodies, two guys going into their second year, one guy going into his fourth year. But, then other guys who have played a lot of football for us. Harold has played a lot of football, Kamalei has played a lot of football for us.
"We'll have to get Vic up to speed as soon as we can, and as always with any player, as much as they can handle, that's what we'll give them. If they can handle that and they prove to be proficient in the things we ask them to do, then we'll look to give them some more."
A look back at outside linebacker Vic Beasley's first five NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photos)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during a 2018 NFL week 11 regular season game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Atlanta. The Cowboys defeated the Falcons, 22-19. (James D. Smith via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) causes Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) is seen during a game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, August. 8th, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is hit by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) takes the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The Saints won 26-18. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) raises his helmet after an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in New Orleans. The Falcons defeated the Saints 26-9. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) reacts while wearing Salute to Service gloves in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Vic Beasley, Jr. (44) defends in a week 7 NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sep. 27, 2019 in Atlanta. (Michael Zarrilli/AP Images for Panini, via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. Atlanta won 29-22. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, top, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) defends during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Panthers 40-20. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, right, reaches to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) takes a drink of Gatorade while on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 28-22 in overtime. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) is seen in action during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Tampa,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) pass rushes during a Week 5 NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 41-17. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) works against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) works against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) rushes during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, Landover, MD. The Falcons defeated the Redskins 38-14. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) is seen in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018, in Philadelphia. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley, Jr. (44) rushes during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday Sept. 6, 2018, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 18-12. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Kansas City Chiefs, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during an NFL football game, Sunday, September 23, 2018, in Atlanta. The Saints won in overtime, 43-37. (Paul Abell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) laughs with his teammates during their NFL training camp football practice Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr (44) drops into coverage in action against the Washington Redskins on Sunday Nov. 4, 2018 in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP Images)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) tries to beat a block as he pass rushes during an NFL NFC Wild Card Game against the Los Angeles Rams, January 6, 2018 in Los Angeles. The Falcons defeated the Rams 26-13. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (44) tackles New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi (36) runs the ball as Atlanta Falcons' Vic Beasley Jr. (44) defends during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons, 15-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons' Vic Beasley Jr. pressures New England Patriots' Tom Brady, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Dallas Cowboys running back Rod Smith (45) is hit by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley, left, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) is shown during the first day of an NFL training camp football practice Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during an NFL regular season football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 in Seattle. The Falcons won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) pass rushes of Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston, Texas. The Patriots won the game in overtime, 34-28. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) runs around the edge during a week 10 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 27-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) pass rushes during an NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston, TX. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28 in overtime. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) of the Atlanta Falcons watches play against the Tennessee Titans August 14, 2015 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Falcons won 31 - 24 in a pre-season game. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) works against Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Daryl Williams (60) during an NFL football game on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Atlanta. The Falcons won 48-33. (Paul Abell via AP)
Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) after a catch is tackled by Vic Beasley Jr. (44) during a Week 4 NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Atlanta. The Falcons won the game 48-21. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) takes the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) celebrates his fumble recovery for a touchdown during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Falcons won the game, 42-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley runs a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) fights through blockers during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Falcons won the game, 42-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) returns a fumble for a 21-yard touchdown during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Falcons won the game, 42-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (43) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) and defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs out of the pocket against Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Beasley has 7 1/2 sacks so far in the season. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) returns a fumble for a 21-yard touchdown during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles, Ca. The Falcons won the game, 42-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is hit by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) during an NFL football game in Denver. Beasley Jr., last year's first-round draft from Clemson, leads the team with 7 1/2 sacks. The Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles play on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) hits Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) during the second of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz is brought down by Atlanta Falcons' Vic Beasley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) stretches during an NFL regular season football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 in Seattle. The Falcons won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. (44) reacts during a week 17 NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in Atlanta. Atlanta won 22-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) smiles on the bench during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
