The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a multiyear contract with defensive end Ropati Pitoitua on Friday, avoiding free agency.
Pitoitua set NFL career highs with 13 starts, 91 tackles (91) and four sacks. The 29-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent this Tuesday.
“Ropati came in last year and filled an important role for us,” Titans general manager Ruston Webster said in a statement. “He has been productive and with the new coaching staff, we see him filling that same role for us moving forward. His size and length are qualities that benefit our defense and we are happy to have him back.”
Pitoitua started his career with the New York Jets in 2009 after he was undrafted out of Washington. He also played with the Kansas City Chiefs before coming to the Titans last year.