Titans Extend Amani Hooker with 3-Year $48.6M Deal
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Titans Extend Safety Amani Hooker with $48.6 Million Contract
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By turron Davenport, ESPN Staff Writer | September 6, 2025
What Happened
Teh Tennessee Titans and safety Amani Hooker have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $48.6 million, with $29 million in total guarantees. The agreement was reported on Saturday, September 6, 2025, by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Key Details of the Contract
| Term | Total Value | Guaranteed Money |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Years | $48.6 Million | $29 Million |
Hooker’s Performance and Impact
Amani Hooker, 27, was entering the final year of his previous three-year, $33 million contract extension signed in 2022. He was a key contributor to the Titans’ defence in 2024, playing 96.2% of defensive snaps (807 total). He led the team with a career-high five interceptions and tied for the team lead with nine pass breakups. his consistent performance and versatility made him a priority for the Titans to retain.
Hooker’s Career Trajectory
Hooker was drafted by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft after a successful collegiate career at Iowa. Since joining the Titans, he has become a reliable and impactful player in the secondary. Here’s a summary of his NFL stats:
| Season | Games Played | Tackles | Interceptions | Pass Breakups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 51 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 14 | 44 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 15 | 63 | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 | 17 | 73 | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | 17 | 80 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 17 | 84 | 5 | 9 |
What This Means for the Titans
Extending Hooker provides stability and experience to the Titans’ secondary. He’s proven to be a ball-hawking safety and a consistent tackler.This move allows the Titans to focus on addressing other needs on the defense,such as potentially adding depth at cornerback or improving the pass rush. It also signals a commitment to building around key defensive players.