Daniel Loper News

Leroy Harris is ready to play as a starter. Now the third-year offensive lineman needs to find a starting job.

Todd Schmerler over at player Press LLC, send me an e-mail letting me know that Brian Cushings has his own website complete with twitter feeds and such.

There wasn't much fanfare surrounding the offseason acquisition of offensive lineman Daniel Loper.

Young talent at offensive tackle is a commodity and a necessity. Via The Sporting News, RealScouts put together this list of the 20 top tackles.

The Titans turned to Conference USA to fill their fourth-round needs, selecting Southern Miss linebacker Gerald McRath and Tulane offensive lineman Troy Kropog in the NFL draft on Sunday.

The Tennessee Titans have made their first trade of the 2009 NFL Draft, making a move with New England and drafting South Carolina tight end Jared Cook in the third round.

Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher said he wanted to add one main thing throughout the draft to each side of the football.

* Hometown: Suwanee, Ga. * The good: Cook is a great athlete who has great size and speed.

NASHVILLE a ' The Tennessee Titans are trying to add some depth to their offensive line by drafting Tulane tackle Troy Kropog with their second pick in the fourth round.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz has brought in a couple of free agents he knows from Tennessee, where he used to be the defensive coordinator.

The Tennessee Titans hosted Pittsburgh Steelers free agent offensive lineman Trai Essex on Friday.

Let's run through our nightly catch-up of today's free agency news around the NFC North.

Daniel Loper, a free agent offensive guard/tackle who was a reserve with Tennessee, re-scheduled his visit with the Falcons, according to his agent Leonard Ross.

The Titans began exploring options at the quarterback position Tuesday, bringing NFL journeyman Patrick Ramsey to town.

The Lions expect to sign free-agent defensive tackle Grady Jackson to a two- or three-year contract if he passes a physical today, NFL.com reports.

There's no question the Titans are interested in pursuing tampering charges against the Washington Redskins, who agreed to terms with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth just five hours into the NFL free agency ...

Not long ago quarterback Chris Simms was at a professional low, his career in jeopardy because of a horrific spleen injury.

As the Titans and Albert Haynesworth zeroed in on a long-term contract last July, the big defensive tackle was getting nervous.

The Tennessee Titans still want to re-sign Chris Simms for the 2009, perhaps even to be their primary backup quarterback, but now have some competition for his services.

Former Titans offensive lineman Daniel Loper is scheduled to pay a free agency visit to the Atlanta Falcons on Friday.