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' front-office changes play to strengths
The Titans this week promoted a number of front-office individuals into roles that best suit each individual, the way we hear it.
Titans promote Reinfeldt and Webster
The Titans announced their promotion of Mike Reinfeldt to chief operating officer and Ruston Webster to general manager on Wednesday.
Titans hire Maxie to coach secondary
The Titans hired Brett Maxie as the team's new secondary coach on Monday. Maxie just finished his fourth season with the Cowboys.
Titans, TE Stevens agree on four-year deal
The Titans signed TE Craig Stevens to a four-year contract extension. He played in 15 games with 11 starts last season.
C Amano, OLG Harris unlikely to flip-flop positions again
The interior of the Titans' offensive line struggled this season. While flip-flopping C Eugene Amano and OLG Leroy Harris could help, we hear it is unlikely to happen.
Veteran WR Mason to retire
WR Derrick Mason will retire after 15 seasons in the NFL. The two-time Pro Bowler will finish his career with 943 receptions for 12,061 yards and 66 touchdowns.
Robertson was poor fit on Munchak's staff
The Titans' shakeup in the secondary this offseason will include replacing coach Marcus Robertson, whom head coach Mike Munchak dismissed on Wednesday.
Dolphins interview Fisher
The Dolphins announced Tuesday that they interviewed former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher for their head-coaching position.
Report: Bucs to interview Titans DC Gray
Titans defensive coordinator Jerry Gray will interview for the Buccaneers' head-coaching job, according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times.
Report: Rams to interview Fisher
The Rams reportedly will get an early crack at former Titans head coach Jeff Fisher.
Titans hang on to beat Texans, await playoff fate
Matt Hasselbeck threw two touchdown passes and the Titans kept alive their playoff hopes with a 23-22 victory over the Texans on Sunday.
Titans will address anemic pass rush in offseason
Titans second-year DE Derrick Morgan is playing his best football, but he is not getting to the quarterback, a problem Tennessee is expected to address in the offseason.
Report: Munchak not interested in Penn State job
Titans coach Mike Munchak, rumored to be one of the leading candidates for the vacancy at his alma mater, Penn State, said Wednesday he is not interested in the job.
Rookie Meter: Browns, Seahawks get big rookie contributions
The Browns, Seahawks and Bills will not make the playoffs but have foundations for success, thanks to their 2011 rookie classes.
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.
