Cole joined the Titans in 2021 after spending four years in Houston. He made one start for the Texans in 2017 and didn't see his next until last year when he made the starting lineup eight times. He totaled 64 tackles, four TFLs, and a sack while more than doubling his career high in defensive snaps. Cole is best fit for a backup job while making his money on specials teams, but he proved he can take on a starting role in a pinch, earning him a new deal in Chicago.

Cole hasn't started a game since 2017 but has played at least 60% of the special teams snaps for the Texans and Titans in every season of his career to date. He'll be a key special teamer again for the Titans in 2022. 

Cole played 136 defensive snaps last season and is a mainstay on special teams.  At his elevated price thanks to the low tender as a restricted free agent, Cole won't be guaranteed to make the team for the cap-strapped Texans this summer.

It's worth $2.144 million. Since Cole is a former undrafted free agent, it means the Texans would be entitled to no compensation if they declined to match an offer sheet elsewhere. A reserve inside linebacker, Cole also contributes on special teams.