Tennessee Titans
Ropati Pitoitua - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 8"/ 315 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/06/1985 |
| Birthplace | , Sa |
| College | Washington State |
| Years played | 5 |
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 agreed to terms with Pitoitua.|||||||
General manager Ruston Webster says the 6-foot-8, 315-pound Pitoitua gives the Titans the size they've been wanting at defensive end. Webster says they believe he'll help them defend the run with the flexibility of moving inside as well. Pitoitua is a four-year veteran with 37 games played in stops with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. He started 10 of his 15 games last year with the Chiefs where he led the linemen with 32 tackles.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former New York Jets defensive end Ropati Pitoitua. The team announced the move Tuesday. Pitoitua was a free agent after playing in 22 games over the past two seasons with the Jets.|||||||
The former Washington State defensive end joined New York as an undrafted free agent in 2008, spending his first season in the league on the team's practice squad. Pitoitua played in eight games in 2009 before playing in 14 games last season. He has 22 tackles and one sack in his career.
The New York Jets have waived Pitoitua, who became expendable after the team drafted Quinton Coples last week.|||||||
Jets coach Rex Ryan often said he liked the size and speed of the 6-foot-8 Pitoitua, who had 19 tackles and a sack last season after returning from a torn Achilles tendon in the 2010 preseason. Pitoitua signed a one-year extension through 2012 last September, but the Jets have lots of depth on the defensive line.
Pitoitua has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Dolphins with a knee injury.|||||||
Pitoitua's absence could give rookie defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis, the team's third-round draft pick, the opportunity to make his NFL debut after being inactive the first five games.
The Jets have placed Pitoitua on injured reserve with a neck injury.|||||||
