Tennessee Titans
Bernard Pollard - #31 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/23/1984 |
| Birthplace | Fort Wayne, IN |
| College | Purdue |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 22nd pick by Chiefs |
Titans release statement after coming up short in Manning pursuit
After failing to land free-agent QB Peyton Manning, the Titans released a statement on Monday.
Titans GM says Manning 'looked comfortable'
A day after he worked out for Broncos executives, Peyton Manning threw for members of the Titans' brass on Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn.
Ex-Titans DT Jones signs with Seahawks
The Seahawks have signed former Titans free-agent DT Jason Jones; according to his agent, Mike McCartney, it is a one-year deal.
Report: Manning will choose team early next week
Peyton Manning will inform his suitors of his chosen team Monday or Tuesday, NFL Network's Albert Breer reported, citing league sources.
49ers emerge as contender for Manning
The 49ers reportedly hosted Peyton Manning for a workout and physical earlier this week.
Manning to work out for Denver; Miami out of running
Peyton Manning will work out for the Broncos Friday at Duke University, the Denver Post's Mike Klis reported, but the Titans remain in the running.
Titans add OG Hutchinson
As they wait for Peyton Manning, the Titans have signed OG Steve Hutchinson to a three-year contract.
Titans wrap up meeting with Manning in Nashville
Peyton Manning met with Titans executives for eight hours Wednesday, but no decision has been made about where the free-agent QB will land.
Rams sign prized CB Finnegan
The Rams have reached an agreement with free-agent CB Cortland Finnegan on a five-year deal worth $50 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported Tuesday evening.
Report: Manning will meet with Titans
Peyton Manning and Titans head coach Mike Munchak will meet Wednesday, a league source has told NFL Network.
Reports: Titans re-sign DB Babineaux
The Titans re-signed DB Jordan Babineaux on Tuesday, hours before he was set to hit the open market, according to multiple reports.
Titans re-sign LB Bailey
The Titans announced that they have re-signed LB Patrick Bailey to a multiyear deal.
Polian joins Titans coaching staff
Two months after his father and brother left Indianapolis, Dennis Polian has left the Colts to join the coaching staff of the rival Titans.
Handicapping the odds for Manning's next team
The question on everyone's mind: Where will Peyton Manning sign?
Report: Finnegan done in Tennessee
CB Cortland Finnegan's time in Tennessee is up, he confirmed to Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
PLAYER NEWS
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with Pollard, the second safety the team has added in free agency this offseason.|||||||
A seven-year veteran, Pollard spent the past two seasons with Baltimore. The 6-foot-1 Pollard also has played with Kansas City and Houston starting 85 of his 105 career games with nine interceptions, nine sacks, 10 forced fumbles and seven recovered fumbles.
Pollard has been released by the Baltimore Ravens, the latest move driven by the Super Bowl champion's offseason salary cap purge.|||||||
Pollard announced his departure Wednesday on Twitter, writing, "Well Ravens Nation. it's been fun. My time in Baltimore is done." The 28-year-old Pollard signed a three-year extension with Baltimore last season, but his release saves the Ravens an estimated $1 million against the salary cap.
Pollard started Sunday's playoff game after being inactive for the Ravens regular-season finale.|||||||
Pollard was dealing with a chest injury.
The Baltimore Ravens and Pollard have agreed to a two-year contract, a move that fortifies a secondary weakened by the loss of free agent Dawan Landry.|||||||
Pollard has played five NFL seasons, the last two with Houston. Last season he led the Texans with 111 tackles and four forced fumbles. The 6-foot-1, 224-pound Pollard will compete with Tom Zbikowski and Haruki Nakamura for the starting position. Landry, who held the position last season, signed with Jacksonville as a free agent.
The Houston Texans have tendered offers to Pollard and six other restricted free agents.|||||||
Pollard joined the team in late September and immediately stepped into a starting role to become a key piece of Houston's improving defense. He had 102 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks and four interceptions to help the Texans to their first winning season.