Jason Babin is officially a Titan

The Tennessee Titans have officially landed veteran defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the one-year, $1 million offer sheet executed by the Titans on Wednesday.

“We’re happy our deal with Jason worked out,” Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said in a statement. “He’s a high-energy player and a good pass rusher, and he fits what we do very well. He has all offseason to come in and work with Coach (Jim) Washburn and become a part of our rotation at defensive end.”

Babin was an unrestricted free agent, but a right-of-first-refusal clause was written into his previous contract with the Eagles that gave them one week to match another team’s offer and retain his rights.

The Eagles notified the NFL office they didn't want to match today, and as a result the deal between the Titans and Babin became binding. Hence, the Titans don't owe the Eagles any compensation.

“I’ve been trying not to think about it too much because the Eagles had the right to match the offer, and I didn’t know what they’d do,” Babin said. “I’m ecstatic right now. I can’t wait to get in there, start working out with the team and go through the offseason with Coach Washburn and the other players and coaches there.

"The style of defense the Titans play, as far as what the defensive line does and the way they want their guys to play, it suits my abilities. They get wide, they come off the ball, they rush the passer, and they’re aggressive. To me, it’s just a natural fit.”

Added Titans coach Jeff Fisher: "Jason is one of those guys that has a knack of getting to the quarterback. He’s not an every-down player, but he’ll play a lot of snaps for us. With a real good off-season and working with Coach Washburn, I think he has a real good chance to get to the quarterback, which is important for us."

A former Houston Texans first-round draft pick, Babin has played seven NFL seasons, compiling 197 tackles and 17 1/2 sacks.

Last season in Philadelphia, he played in 12 contests and notched 20 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks.

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