The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with wide receiver Justin Gage, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on February 29.
"Justin is a player who made the most of an opportunity, and we expect him to be a significant contributor to our offensive success," said Titans' General Manager Mike Reinfeldt. "He can play outside or inside, has the ability to make tough catches, and should continue to grow as a receiver as he and Vince play together more."
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Pacman May Have To Re-Petition To Return
Suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may have to re-petition to commissioner Roger Goodell to determine when he can return to the field, according to John Clayton of ESPN.com.
"He remains suspended and will be considered for reinstatement prior to the opening of training camps," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told ESPN an in e-mail.
Titans' Franchise Albert Haynesworth
The Tennessee Titans exercised their option of placing the franchise tag on DT Albert Haynesworth, thereby restricting his status when unrestricted free agency opens February 29.
NFL teams have until 4 P.M. EST tomorrow to designate any player as their "franchise player."
"This is a step in the process with Albert. This designation gives us more time to work on a long-term contract with him," said Titans' General Manager Mike Reinfeldt. "He was a dominant player for us this past season and one of the key components to our success on defense."
Agent: Titans Plan To Franchise Haynesworth
The Tennessee Titans plan to place the franchise tag on defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth by next Thursday's deadline, according to NFL.com.
Haynesworth's agent Chad Speck confirmed the report and admits that both sides are working on a long-term contract.
Titans, Bironas Talk Long-Term Deal
The Tennessee Titans and kicker Rod Bironas have been discussing a long-term deal, according to the Tennessean.
Bironas is a restricted free agent which allows the Titans to sign him to a one-year tender. However, the team has expressed interest in keeping the Pro Bowl kicker around for the long haul.
Source: Pacman Still Visiting Strip Clubs
According to ESPN.com's Chris Mortenson, Titans' cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones continues to frequently strip clubs despite his infamous past which resulted in his current suspension.
Tennessee released a report over the weekend expressing their desire to deal Jones upon his reinstatement.
Report: Titans Will Trade Pacman Once Reinstated
ESPN has reported that the Tennessee Titans will attempt to trade suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones once the NFL reinstates him back in the league.
However, the club says that no final decision has been made regarding his fate with the team.
The team issued the following statement over the weekend.
"We have had internal discussions and a meeting with Jones? representatives since the season concluded," the statement read. "Assuming he is reinstated at some point, which we have received no indication when or if that will occur, we face various decisions. At this point, no decisions have been reached, but in order to have the best information available to us, we did inform his representation that, at some point, we would investigate all of our options. We will not comment otherwise until the suspension has ended, and we have reached conclusions about his future with the club."
Sources Say NFL Won't Reinstate Pacman Soon
Chris Mortenson of ESPN.com has reported that the NFL will not reinstate Tennessee Titans' cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones in the near future.
NFL officials told Jones' representatives earlier this week that the cornerback is unlikely to be reinstated immediately.
"He likes playing for the Titans; he cares tremendously for his fellow players and appreciates the relationships he has with the coaches," Jones' attorney said Thursday, according to ESPN. "But he's got to be reinstated first, and then the Titans will have decisions they'll have to make at some point."