Titans agree to deal with Hasselbeck | Tarvaris Jackson, Kyle Orton, Seahawks, Seattle Seahawks, Donovan Mcnabb

Titans agree to deal with Hasselbeck | Tarvaris Jackson, Kyle Orton, Seahawks, Seattle Seahawks, Donovan Mcnabb

The Tennessee Titans have reached a deal with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, according to a person familiar with the agreement.

Hasselbeck spent the past 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, and the Titans are hoping he can bring stability to the position and work with rookie Jake Locker, the No. 8 overall draft pick.

Veteran Kerry Collins retired three weeks ago, the Titans plan to trade or release Vince Young before training camp opens Friday.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. ESPN.com first reported the agreement, which was reached Wednesday morning.

Free agents aren't allowed to sign contracts until Friday, and terms of Hasselbeck's agreement were not immediately available.

The Seahawks reached a deal Tuesday with quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, a clear sign they were moving on without Hasselbeck. Back in January, coach Pete Carroll pronounced that re-signing Hasselbeck was Seattle's No. 1 priority, but the two sides could not reach an agreement before the 4 1/2-month NFL lockout.

During the 2010 season, the 35-year-old Hasselbeck played in 14 games, throwing for 3,001 yards, 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions while completing 59.9 percent of his passes. Originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 draft, the three-time Pro Bowl selection has 29,579 yards passing, 176 touchdowns and 128 interceptions while completing 60.1 percent of his passes in 12 seasons.

Hasselbeck comes to Tennessee already familiar with Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt, who worked in the Seahawks' front office before joining the Titans in 2007, and Locker, who played for the Washington Huskies.

In the post-lockout rush to complete rosters, the Titans needed to sign nine draft picks, including Locker, work to keep some of their own free agents and possibly add a veteran defensive tackle, linebacker and safety. They agreed to terms with 14 undrafted rookies Tuesday.

The challenges don't end with signing players, either. The start of training camp will mark the first time players get to work out with coach Mike Munchak and a staff of new assistants. Read More

Matt Hasselbeck to Titans, Donovan McNabb to Vikings and other reports | Donovan McNabb, Kyle Orton, Matt Hasselbeck, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, NFL

Matt Hasselbeck to Titans, Donovan McNabb to Vikings and other reports | Donovan McNabb, Kyle Orton, Matt Hasselbeck, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, NFL

Santonio Holmes: Re-signing with Jets. ESPN says the deal includes $24 million guaranteed. The wide receiver is one of the biggest free-agent prizes.

Alex Smith: Re-signing with 49ers, according to ESPN. This is no surprise. The contract reportedly is one year, $5 million.

Matt Hasselbeck: Headed to Titans, according to the Nashville Tennessean, among others. 49ers fans hoping the Seahawks QB would end up in S.F. are outta luck.

Donovan McNabb: Being traded to Vikings, say various outlets, including NFL.com. The Redskins are getting draft picks in exchange -- sixth round and conditional picks. Reportedly, McNabb needs to reach a contract agreement with the Vikings, to seal the deal.

Tarvaris Jackson: Joining the Seahawks, according to the Seattle Times and others. The 49ers aren't the only team with a tenuous QB situation.

Nate Davis: Heading to Colts. No, he doesn't really belong on this list, but he's a QB project 49ers fans once had some hopes for. The Muncie Star Press has one of the reports (he went to Ball State there).

Donte' Stallworth: Will join Redskins, according to Pro Football Talk. Moving on to receivers here, the former Saints standout is one of the big names. The Redskins also are bringing back Santana Moss. Read More

Minnesota Vikings, Donovan Mcnabb, Kyle Orton, Vikings, Matt Hasselbeck, Denver Broncos:"Is QB McNabb headed to the Vikings?"

Minnesota Vikings, Donovan Mcnabb, Kyle Orton, Vikings, Matt Hasselbeck, Denver Broncos:"Is QB McNabb headed to the Vikings?"

Is QB McNabb headed to the Vikings? - Once again, rumors are swirling about the Minnesota Vikings signing a veteran quarterback to be a crucial missing piece for a playoff run.

Only this time, the QB in question isn’t Brett Favre.

Media reports Tuesday suggested that the Vikings are pursuing veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb, who has a fractured relationship with his current team, the Washington Redskins.

ESPN reported that the Vikings were among the few teams to talk with Washington about acquiring McNabb.

NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reported that the Vikings and Redskins had developed the “parameters” of a deal for McNabb, but a sticking point to any agreement would be restructuring McNabb’s contract. ESPN reported that Minnesota can’t make a deal with the Redskins without first coming to an agreement with McNabb.

Why might the Vikings be looking at McNabb? They drafted quarterback Christian Ponder in the first round in April to be their quarterback of the future, but he missed crucial months of practice during the months-long NFL lockout.

With Favre and Tarvaris Jackson gone or soon-to-be gone, untested Joe Webb is the only other quarterback on the roster — thus the need for McNabb or another veteran QB to step in and provide leadership at the very least, and perhaps fill the starting role.

McNabb was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999 and led them to the Super Bowl in the 2004-05 season. He was traded to Washington before last season, but was benched during the season.

ESPN reported Tuesday, citing unnamed sources, that the Vikings have reached an agreement for a one-year contract with former Chicago wide receiver Devin Aromashodu. Read More