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 |
Fisher out as coach in Tennessee
In a shocking development, the Titans and head coach Jeff Fisher have decided to part ways, not long after owner Bud Adams had said Fisher would finish out his contract.
Loss of Washburn blow to Titans' defense
The Titans' defense is in a state of flux after the loss of two assistant coaches.
Washburn will be big boon to Eagles
The question isn't whether new DL coach Jim Washburn will help the Eagles but by how much, one Washburn colleague tells PFW.
Titans fire Cecil as defensive coordinator
The Titans have parted ways with Chuck Cecil, their defensive coordinator the past two seasons, after ranking 26th in the league in yards allowed per game last year.
Vikings add Davidson, Johnson to coaching staff
The Vikings worked toward completing their coaching staff, bringing on Jeff Davidson as their offensive line coach and Craig Johnson as their quarterbacks coach.
Eagles hire Washburn to coach defensive line
The Eagles have hired Jim Washburn as their defensive line coach. He previously held the same position with the Titans.
Titans enter offseason with clear needs
More improvement is necessary from the Titans' defense, and the need to find help this offseason is clear.
Johnson replaces Jones-Drew on Pro Bowl roster
Titans RB Chris Johnson has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jaguars, who is out with a knee injury.
Titans announce Fisher will return in 2011
Despite a 6-10 record in 2010, Jeff Fisher will return in 2011 as the Titans' head coach, the team reported on Friday.
Titans looking for new starting QB
With the Titans having committed to trading or releasing Vince Young, they could have a drastically different look at quarterback next season.
Titans to trade or release QB Young
The Titans will trade or release QB Vince Young, owner Bud Adams said Wednesday.
Colts continue playoff streak by beating Titans
Peyton Manning broke two NFL records Sunday and set up Adam Vinatieri for a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give the Colts a 23-20 victory over Tennessee and their seventh AFC South title in eight years.
Titans not lacking for young talent at WR, TE
The Titans have some intriguing young players at wide receiver and tight end, and rookie Damian Williams could challenge for a bigger role next season, the way we hear it.
Cassel, Chiefs roll past Titans 34-14
Matt Cassel threw three touchdown passes and Eric Berry returned an interception 54 yards for another score and Kansas City romped past Tennessee 34-14 Sunday.
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.|||||||
