Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports that the Titans and Johnson’s agent, Joel Segal, are discussing a compromise, which wouldn’t be the long-term deal Johnson wants but which would give him some more money now. Says Wyatt, “Under the terms of the five-year, $12 million contract he signed prior to his rookie season, Johnson has reached escalators in the deal [...]
After holding out on all organized team activities so far, a source informs that CJ has already been seen twice at Titans facilities. There have been no details released as of the purpose of Johnson’s visits to Titans headquarters, but he has full access to weight rooms and training facilities. CJ is due to earn a base salary of only [...]
Titans quarterback Chris Simms has been arrested early this morning in New York City for “operating a motor vehicle while impaired by marijuana”, the New York Post reports. According to the report, Simms “was observed with red eyes, flushed face and slurred speech at around 2 a.m.” Simms spent Thursday morning getting booked and awaiting arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court. [...]
Titans quarterback Vince Young apologized to his teammates, coaches, and fans today according to The Nashville Tennessean on Twitter. And then he “said a friend talked him into going to a strip club,” which led to his citation for assault. Young stated he would meet with Coach Jeff Fisher after practice to discuss the incident later today. “I pray to [...]
More turmoil in Tennessee. Titans strong-side linebacker Gerald McRath has been suspended for violating the league’s performance enhancing policy for the first four games of the 2010 season, coach Jeff Fisher announced on Monday. There was much expected from him by the Titans. No details have yet been revealed, but it could be expensive for the Titans. The team now [...]
Titans running back Chris Johnson is still not attending offseason workouts. He is expected to miss next week’s on-field practices her continues to hold out looking for a significant raise. The Titans also face controversy regarding quarterback Vince Young. Johnson may gain point to his favor by this situation, given the fact that Vince Young may be facing yet another [...]
CBS 11 in Dallas reports that Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young is a suspect of assault in a strip-club incident that left a victim injured.” Authorities have not issued an arrest warrant. Certainly the timing for this incident to take place will not be kindly welcomed by the league considering current similar issues with other players. More as it unfolds. [...]