NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—The Tennessee Titans have deactivated right tackle
David Stewart(notes) against the Tampa Buccaneers due to a calf muscle along with
middle linebacker Barrett Ruud(notes).

Stewart hurt his right calf in a 23-17 loss to Atlanta last week, and he is
missing only his second start since moving into the lineup in 2006. He missed a
start due to an injury in 2009.

Ruud is missing his second start this season after aggravating an injured
groin. Rookie Colin McCarthy(notes) will start in his spot.

The Bucs deactivated defensive end Michael Bennett, who had been doubtful
with an injured groin. Da’Quan Bowers(notes) is starting at left end.

The Titans also sat running back Jamie Harper(notes) and receiver Donnie Avery(notes).

The Bucs other inactives include receiver Michael Spurlock.

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By TERESA M. WALKER
AP Sports Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with defensive end Dave Ball and fullback Ahmard Hall hours after signing defensive end Jacob Ford.

All three played for Tennessee last year. The Titans have been working their way through free agency and have brought back four players who had not been under contract.

Hall has spent the past five seasons with Tennessee and has been Chris Johnson’s key blocker the past three years, including in 2009 when Johnson ran for 2,006 yards.

Ball is going into his seventh season and fourth with Tennessee. He had a career-high seven sacks last season.

The Titans also agreed to terms with Ford earlier Monday. He watched part of practice and couldn’t wait to start meeting with his coaches.

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