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 |
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Three.
Schwartz open for questioning in Lions' loss
Jim Schwartz's end-of-game coaching brings up some issues with the Lions, the Titans win in spite of C.J., plus more from a wacky Week Three.
Titans get first win in wild game vs. Lions
Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 to finally pull out a 44-41 win.
Key matchup: Lions run defense vs. Titans running game
Can the Lions keep Titans RB Chris Johnson in check? They have to think they can, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening in today's key matchup.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Titans' outlook appears bleak
With few encouraging signs for the Titans, it might not be too soon for head coach Mike Munchak to consider making changes.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Two.
Rosario, Chargers roll past Titans
Dante Rosario had three touchdown catches and the Chargers beat the Titans for the ninth straight time, 38-10 Sunday.
Titans' plan at safety puzzling
The Titans have made some questionable decisions at the safety position of late, the way we hear it.
Titans agree with OG Lutui
The Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran OG Deuce Lutui, the team said Monday.
Report: Titans to add OG Lutui
The Titans are signing veteran OG Deuce Lutui, according to PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week One
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week One.
Pats win ninth consecutive season opener
Tom Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, and the defending AFC champion Patriots routed the Titans 34-13
Key matchup: Patriots OLT Nate Solder vs. Titans DRE Kamerion Wimbley
PFW's Kevin Fishbain focuses on the Week One battle in the trenches between Nate Solder and Kamerion Wimbley.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Youth under center
PFW's Arthur Arkush sounds off on the young QBs who will be running three-fourths of the AFC South offenses in 2012.
Report: NFL suspends Titans WR Britt one game
Titans WR Kenny Britt will be suspended for the first game of the regular season, according to PFW correspondent 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.|||||||