Lorenzo Carter was slated to provide a veteran presence. Still, his decision to step away added intrigue to the ongoing competition between James Williams and Cedric Gray.

Former Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter has officially retired from football, as was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The news comes as something of a surprise after Carter signed with the Tennessee Titans just four months ago. It's an early end for Carter, who is just 29 years old.

Veteran edge rusher Lorenzo Carter, who began his NFL career with the New York Giants in 2018, has announced that he is retiring from football. "He notified us yesterday that he will be retiring," Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said, via the team's website. "So we wish him well."