What happened: Tennessee made Alontae Taylor a healthy scratch for its Week 6 win over Indianapolis. Taylor signed a three-year, $58 million deal in free agency to anchor the secondary under Robert Saleh. ESPN has since named him a player to watch ahead of the trade deadline.

Why it matters: Benching a high-priced starter weeks into a new regime raises questions about fit and resources. Moving him would likely require Tennessee to absorb part of the $20.5 million guaranteed next season. Keeping him means working through the early struggles to stabilize the secondary.

What to watch: Watch Week 7 status and practice reps for whether Tennessee reintegrates Taylor or a market forms before the deadline.