Titans agree to terms with DE Hayes

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    Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky
    The Titans have agreed to terms with William Hayes, the fourth-round defensive end out of Winston-Salem State.
    The athletic but raw lineman will have a chance to contribute as the Titans look to replace the platoon of Antwan Odom and Travis LaBoy, who combined for 14 sacks a year ago but left as free agents. Ideally Hayes can combine with Jevon Kearse to fill the void.
    Hayes' deal pays him minimum base salaries over four years with a bonus of about $500,000.
    Tennessee still needs to reach agreements with its top three picks -- running back Chris Johnson, defensive lineman Jason Jones and tight end Craig Stevens.
    The Titans first practice of training camp is Friday afternoon.
    They also waived injured undrafted rookie safety Rocky Schwartz to make room to finalize their recent deal with seventh-rounder Cary Williams.


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  2. Rebel Titan

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    NoMoreScwhartz is getting his wish just not the right one.
     
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    3 left. We also cut Schwartz to make room for Hayes.
     
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    Nice....I have high hopes for Hayes given a few years to develop.
     
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    Titans Reach Agreement with Hayes

    SUMMARY: As training camp fast approaches, the Titans have reached a contract agreement with DE Williams Hayes. Hayes, the first of three Titans fourth round selections (103rd overall), started 22 of 30 games at Winston-Salem State and recorded 150 tackles (80 solo) with 15 sacks, 37 stops for losses and 15 quarterback pressures. As a senior in 2007, he led the nation with seven forced fumbles and tied for 10th nationally with a team-high 19 stops for losses. The Titans now have agreed to terms with four of their seven draft choices. The team opens training camp on July 25th.

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