The Facts: The Titans won't exercise the fifth-year option on Locker's contract, which means the quarterback will be playing for his future in Tennessee this season.
Diehards Line:
According to Tennessean beat writer Jim Wyatt, the decision, which hasn't been announced by the team but was communicated by sources familiar with the situation, comes as no surprise. Locker has a history of injuries and the option is expensive. So is this his final year with the Titans? Not necessarily. Tennessee will have the option to keep him for 2015 by using the franchise or transition tag, or by agreeing to a new contract. But this is further evidence Locker heads into a make or break season.