Titans sign rookie Jones; waive Bryce Fisher

By JIM WYATT • Staff Writer • July 23, 2008 The Titans agreed to terms on Wednesday on a four-year deal with defensive lineman Jason Jones, a second-round pick in April’s NFL Draft. Just two days before training camp, the club has now reached deals with all of their draft picks except its first round pick, running back Chris Johnson. Jones was the 54th overall selection in the draft after starting 36 games for Eastern Michigan. He was especially impressive in offseason workouts while working at tackle in place of an absent Albert Haynesworth. His four year deal includes $1.505 in guaranteed money and rookie minimum salaries of $295,000 in 2008, $360,000 (in ’09), $440,000 (in 2010) and $550,000 (in 2011). Johnson’s agent, Joel Segal, said the two sides still have some work to do to get his client in camp on time. "We've had... [read full story]