Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - The Tennessee Titans assigned a second-
round tender to restricted free agent center/guard Fernando Velasco, the team
announced on Monday.
Velasco started all 16 games for the Titans last season -- lining up at center
for 13 games and additionally making three starts at guard. Tennessee
originally signed the University of Georgia product as an undrafted free agent
back in 2008.
By placing the tender on him, the Titans have the opportunity to match any
contract offer he receives from another team. If Tennessee declines to match,
it will be compensated with a second-round draft pick from the team that
signs him.
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