Tennessee Titans
Jason McCourty - #30 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 188 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/13/1987 |
| Birthplace | Nanuet, NY |
| College | Rutgers |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 6th round, 30th pick by Titans |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | 1 | 4 |
Key matchup: Bears WR Brandon Marshall vs. Titans defensive backs
In today’s key matchup, we take a look at the challenge the Titans’ secondary will face Sunday when it lines up across from Bears WR Brandon Marshall.
Titans agree with CB McCourty on extension
The Titans have agreed with CB Jason McCourty on a five-year, $43 million contract extension, according to multiple published reports Thursday.
Bengals' improved pass rush may improve more
Cincinnati is on pace to record more sacks than a year ago, even though its 2010 sack leader, Carlos Dunlap, has yet to notch a sack, according to AFC Whispers.
Broncos expecting quick recovery by WR Thomas
Denver believes that WR Demaryius Thomas will be able to return from his torn Achilles tendon and be effective in the first six weeks, according to our AFC Whispers.
Titans-Jaguars Monday-night inactives
The Titans and Jaguars have announced their inactives for Monday night's game in Jacksonville.
McCourty's injury means bigger role for rookie Verner
A forearm injury to second-year LCB Jason McCourty requiring surgery reportedly will put him out of action for several weeks and thrusts rookie Alterraun Verner into a bigger role.
Titans CB McCourty undergoes forearm surgery
Titans CB Jason McCourty underwent surgery for a broken forearm on Tuesday and will miss 3-4 weeks, according to TitansInsider.
Titans' young DBs aim to bounce back
Second-year CBs Ryan Mouton and Jason McCourty, tested early as rookies, are competing for a starting job as the Titans' secondary looks to bounce back after a tough '09 season.
PLAYER NEWS
McCourty has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2017 season.|||||||
The team announced McCourty signed the five-year extension Thursday, and The Tennessean reported the new deal was worth $43 million with $20 million in guarantees and bonuses. A sixth-round pick in 2009 out of Rutgers, McCourty has started 24 of 42 career games with 182 tackles, four interceptions, a sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovered. He set a career-high with 107 tackles last season and led the team with 13 passes defensed.
McCourty signed a five-year, $43 million extension with $20 million in guarantees and bonuses Thursday before the Titans hosted Arizona, according to The Tennessean.|||||||
A sixth-round pick in 2009 out of Rutgers, McCourty has started 24 of 42 career games with 182 tackles, four interceptions, a sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovered. He set a career-high with 107 tackles last season and led the team with 13 passes defensed. His two interceptions tied for the team lead.
McCourty has been deactivated against the New Orleans Saints after suffering a concussion a week ago at Buffalo.|||||||
McCourty had been a game-time decision after not practicing all week. He warmed up on the field Sunday before the Titans deactivated him. Alterraun Verner will start in his spot opposite Cortland Finnegan.
McCourty continues to recover from surgery on his broken right forearm, an injury that's sidelined him since Week 3.|||||||
The second-year cornerback talked with reporters in the locker room. McCourty said the doctor only told him to get healthy and that he will be out until he is healthy.
