Tennessee Titans
Eugene Amano - #54 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/01/1982 |
| Birthplace | San Pedro, CA |
| College | Southeast Missouri State |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2004, 7th round, 38th pick by Titans |
Opportunity knocks for Titans C Velasco
With C Eugene Amano done for the season, we hear the starting job is Fernando Velasco's to lose — and he could be an upgrade for the Titans.
Titans add S Wilson
The Titans signed former Jets S Tracy Wilson on Wednesday and officially placed C Eugene Amano on injured reserve.
Titans lose C Amano for the season
Titans head coach Mike Munchak announced Saturday that C Eugene Amano has suffered a torn triceps.
Titans counting on Hutchinson's leadership
Although he's on the downside of his career, OLG Steve Hutchinson already has made a positive impact on the Titans' offensive line this offseason.
Titans C Amano is on notice
The fact that the Titans brought in five free-agent centers for visits this offseason points to starter Eugene Amano as a weak link.
Assessing the Manning fallout in Nashville
With QB Peyton Manning choosing the Broncos over the Titans, PFW takes a look at what impact it made in Nashville.
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.
Titans place C Amano on I.R.
The Titans placed starting C Eugene Amano on injured reserve Tuesday with a back injury.
Titans' OL switch smooth transition
The Titans' most notable offseason shake-up on offense — the moves of Eugene Amano from left guard to center and Leroy Harris from a reserve to the starting left guard — doesn't appear to be a very big deal at all ...
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.
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
Amano will miss the 2012 season with a torn triceps muscle in his right arm.|||||||
Amano started at center the past two seasons for the Titans. He was injured in Thursday night's practice when hit by a helmet while blocking on a pass attempt. He will have surgery next week.
Amano injured his right triceps in a collision in team drills Thursday night.|||||||
Amano left the field holding his arm - the one he using on snaps - and was escorted to the locker room. "He got it caught it caught. I think a helmet hit, but I'm not sure," coach Mike Munchak said. "A lot of times once the soreness settles down, it's not an issue." Amano is fighting for his starting job with Kevin Matthews, who sat out practice because of concussion symptoms.
The Tennessee Titans have placed starting center Eugene Amano on injured reserve because of a neck injury.|||||||
The Titans made the move Tuesday when players returned from a weekend off. Amano moved from left guard to center this season, and he had started all 13 games for an offense ranked 28th in total yards and 14th in rushing offense.
Amano is moving from left guard to center for the Titans.|||||||
A strong offensive line is a hallmark of this franchise, which is tied with the Jets for producing an NFL-best 12 1,000-yard rushers since the start of the 1996. This unit has been coached by Hall of Fame lineman Mike Munchak since 1997, and the line is coming off one of its best seasons ever.
The Titans have agreed to terms with Amano on a multiyear contract.|||||||
Entering his seventh season, Amano has started 41 games, including 31 in the last two years. Keeping Amano is a key piece to maintaining the Titans' offensive line - considered one of the best in the NFL. He helped pave the way for Chris Johnson to become just the sixth player in league history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.
