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 |
Report: Titans, CB Hill agree to one-year contract
The Titans and former Falcons and Rams CB Tye Hill agreed to a one-year deal on Tuesday, ESPN reported.
Defensive end a need for Titans
The Titans did not select a defensive end in the 2009 draft, and they have taken just two ends in the last five drafts. But with nine picks in the 2010 draft, Tennessee figures to strongly consider taking an end ...
DE Babin joins Titans
DE Jason Babin will join the Titans after the Eagles declined to match an offer sheet the restricted free agent signed with Tennessee on Wednesday, the Titans announced Friday. Babin reportedly signed a one-year, $1 million deal with Tennessee.
Reports: Titans TE Scaife signs tender
Titans TE Bo Scaife has signed his one-year, $4.908 million restricted free-agent tender, ESPN and ProFootballTalk.com reported Tuesday.
Titans agree with CB Hood
The Titans reached agreement with CB Rod Hood on a new contract, the club announced Friday. Terms were not disclosed.
Addition of Witherspoon makes sense for Titans
The addition of ex-Eagle Will Witherspoon bolsters the club's options at outside linebacker with the future of longtime starting OLB Keith Bulluck undetermined after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in December and became an unrestricted free agent in ...
Titans agree to terms with OLB Witherspoon
The Titans have agreed to terms with ex-Eagles OLB Will Witherspoon on a multiyear deal, the club confirmed on its Twitter feed Wednesday.
Lions continue overhaul with DE Vanden Bosch
Reports say that the Lions have made yet another strong offseason move, signing Titans DE Kyle Vanden Bosch to a contract Friday morning.
Can Vanden Bosch remain an impact player?
Titans DE Kyle Vanden Bosch enters free agency with a strong overall résumé and a reputation as a hard worker, but he comes off a three-sack season in 2009.
AFC South team needs
Steve Slaton's shoulder injury and fumbling problems may have convinced the Texans that they need to acquire an every-down back who can reduce Slaton's load. PFW continues its series evaluating the needs of every team — this time, the ...
Fisher acknowledges titanic challenge in AFC South
The Titans came on extremely strong after a terrible start last season. But head coach Jeff Fisher believes the AFC South will be even tougher in 2010.
Titans have paid big to keep continuity along O-line
The signing of OLG Eugene Amano to a five-year contract before the start of free agency underscores his importance to one of the game's best offensive lines and the Titans' willingness to spend big to keep the group together.
Coin flips determine draft order for six teams
Three coin flips were conducted to determine the draft order for six teams Friday at the Combine.
Titans' Hentrich retires after 17 seasons
Titans P Craig Hentrich announced his retirement Wednesday after 17 years in the NFL, 12 with Tennessee. Brett Kern is expected to handle the team's punting duties next season.
Amano signs long-term deal with Titans
Veteran OLG Eugene Amano has signed a long-term contract to remain with the Titans, the team confirmed Wednesday.
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.
