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 |
Report: Titans sign QB Hasselbeck
The Titans have agreed to a multi-year contract with QB Matt Hasselbeck, providing a mentor for rookie Jake Locker.
League reacts to lockout's end
Owners, coaches and executives from around the league reacted Monday to the news that the lockout was over and that the 2011 season is about to begin.
Not every team faces the same lockout challenges
Based on a vote of the PFW staff, here are three teams that we believe will be most and least affected by the NFL lockout.
Munchak will be tested as soon as lockout ends
Mike Munchak has waited 18 years for his first head-coaching opportunity. Once the lockout is lifted, he will face two decisions that could define his first season and beyond.
Britt pleads not guilty; trial set for September
Titans WR Kenny Britt pleaded not guilty to three charges of disorderly person crimes and will face trial in New Jersey in September.
MLB Tulloch likely on way out of Music City
With five years of service potentially making him an unrestricted free agent, we hear MLB Stephen Tulloch is unlikely to return to Tennessee.
QB Collins retires after 16 seasons
Kerry Collins announced his retirement on Thursday. His career lasted 16 seasons with five different teams.
Report: Man sues Britt over bar fight
A man involved in a bar fight last October in Nashville is suing Titans WR Kenny Britt, The Nashville City Paper reported.
Britt surrenders to police for outstanding warrants
Titans WR Kenny Britt surrendered to Nashville police on Wednesday on warrants from a false application on a license, PFW correspondent and The Tennessean writer Jim Wyatt reported.
Woman charged with extortion against Titans WR Williams
A woman charged with trying to extort money from Titans WR Damian Williams was arrested on Monday.
Titans hire coaching assistant
The Titans have hired Devin Bonik as an assistant to head coach Mike Munchak.
Titans RB Johnson has leverage if he holds out
Once the lockout is lifted, the Titans' No. 1 priority will be avoiding a contract holdout from franchise RB Chris Johnson by offering him a long-term deal.
Titans RB Johnson prepared to hold out
Titans RB Chris Johnson is prepared to hold out for a larger contract once the NFL lockout comes to an end, according to Jason La Canfora of NFL.com.
Britt says Facebook account was hacked
Titans WR Kenny Britt said his Facebook account was hacked on Monday afternoon after a post from his account said he was retiring.
AFC South best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the AFC South who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Connor Barwin, Donald Brown, Jared Cook and Mike Thomas.
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.|||||||
