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Witherspoon: Nearly 30 but healthy (AP)

Will Witherspoon says Tennessee Titans fans need not worry about his age or his production. Witherspoon, who turns 30 in August, said he still has plenty of skills left as he joins his third team in the past year, agreeing to a three-year, $11 million contract with the Titans that was finalized Tuesday night.

Titans Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Titans solidified their linebacking corps with the signing of Will Witherspoon to a three-year deal.

Witherspoon was acquired by Philadelphia during the 2009 season and failed to make many impact plays. However, his versatility may have also been his downfall. Witherspoon can play inside or outside, and was used in a variety of role by the Eagles while trying to learn a new defense on the fly.

Known as a solid tackler who can provide some pass-rush support, Witherspoon will be expected to start outside for the Titans. His signing also further muddies the future of Keith Bulluck with the team. Bulluck remains a free agent.

"Going into next season, there are some questions to answer at the linebacker spot and Will helps us answer some of those questions," said...

Keith Bulluck gives nine scholarships in honor of Steve McNair (Yahoo! Sports)

Tennessee Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck surprised nine high school students Monday night by presenting them...

Free agent DE Jason Babin visits Titans (AP)

Free agent Jason Babin is wrapping up a visit with the Tennessee Titans, who are looking to add depth on the defensive line. The Titans are looking for help after losing defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch to the Detroit Lions in the early hours of free agency on Friday. Babin had 2 1/2 sacks for the Philadelphia Eagles last season.

Schwartz starts off free agency for Lions by landing DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (The Canadian Press)

NASHVILLE - Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch agreed to a four-year deal Friday with the Detroit Lions thanks to the personal touch of coach Jim Schwartz.

Titans agree to terms with Amato, tender six restricted free agents (The Canadian Press)

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans are sliding quietly into free agency.

Titans offer tenders to 6 restricted free agents (AP)

The Tennessee Titans are sliding quietly into free agency. With a handful of veterans hitting the market at 12:01 a.m. Friday, the Titans' biggest move in the hours before the start of free agency was agreeing to terms with their long snapper, Ken Amato. They also offered tenders to six restricted free agents, including defensive tackle Tony Brown and tight end Bo Scaife.

Report: Bears Talk With Julius Peppers’ Agent (SportingNews.com)

The Bears and Julius Peppers’ agent, Carl Carey, talked shop during the NFL Scouting Combine, the Chicago...

Veteran safety, special teams player Donnie Nickey re-signs with Titans (The Canadian Press)

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans have re-signed veteran safety and special teams player Donnie Nickey to a one-year contract, his agent said Tuesday.

Veteran safety Donnie Nickey re-signs with Titans (AP)

The Tennessee Titans have re-signed veteran safety and special teams player Donnie Nickey to a one-year contract, his agent said Tuesday. Nickey, a fifth-round pick from Ohio State in 2003, will be entering his eighth professional season, all with the Titans. Last season, he had 12 tackles in a backup role and was the Titans special teams captain.