was announced that he would play in the 2014 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Ahmad Brooks who withdrew from the game. 2014 season On March 3, 2014, the Redskins applied their non-exclusive franchise tag on Orakpo which allowed them to match any contract offer by other teams attempting to sign him. On March 27, 2014, he signed his one-year, $11.45 million franchise tender. New head coach Jay Gruden retained defensive coordinator Jim Haslett and opted to retain the base 3-4 defense. He named Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with inside linebackers Keenan Robinson and Perry Riley. During Week 5, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 27–17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. On October 19, 2014, Orakpo made one tackle before exiting in the fourth quarter of the Redskins' 19–17 win against the Tennessee Titans due to an injury to his right shoulder. The following day, it was announced that Orakpo had torn his pectoral muscle and was expected to miss the rest of the season. On October 21, 2014, the Redskins officially placed him on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Orakpo finished the 2014 season with 24 combined tackles (14 solo), a pass deflection, and was credited with half a sack in seven games and starts. He became an unrestricted free agent in 2015 and was regarded as the top free agent linebacker available. He attended a private meeting with the Tennessee Titans and had a meeting scheduled with the Arizona Cardinals. Tennessee Titans On March 13, 2015, the Tennessee Titans signed Orakpo to a four-year, $31 million contract with $13.50 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5 million. 2015 season Orakpo entered training camp slated as the starting right outside linebacker. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt named Orakpo and Derrick Morgan the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with inside linebackers Avery Williamson and Zach Brown. On October 21, 2015, Orakpo was announced as the Titans' defensive captain. It marked the first time he was named a team captain during his career. On November 3, 2015, the Tennessee Titans fired head coach Ken Whisenhunt after the Titans began the season with a 1–6 record. Tight ends coach Mike Mularkey was promoted to interim head coach for the remainder of the season. During Week 9, Orakpo recorded four combined tackles, deflected