Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) heads back to the huddle after a play against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 10, 1999 in Nashville, Tenn. Kearse, the Titans' top draft pick, leads the team with three sacks through five games and is helping the team produce a better pass rush. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon (12) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) for a 10-yard loss on the first play of the game from scrimmage on Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee Titan defenders Jevon Kearse (90), Eddie Robinson (55) and Samari Rolle (21) surround Cleveland Browns quarterback Tim Couch for a sack and a safety in the first quarter of the Titans' 26-9 win Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans sacked Couch seven times in the game. (AP Photo/Christopher Berkey)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tony Graziani in the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999 in Nashville, Tenn. The sack was Kearse's 13th of the season, setting a record for the most sacks in a season by a rookie. The Titans defeated the Falcons 30-17 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans rookie defensive end Jevon Kearse is seen during practice in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999. Kearse played against Cleveland Browns new starting quarterback Tim Couch in college. Kearse said he remembers one thing about Couch, that the guy never quits. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee Titans' defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) gets up after sacking Cleveland Browns' quarterback Tim Couch (2) on Sept. 19, 1999 in Nashville, Tenn. Kearse has been named the NFL's defensive rookie for the month of September. Kearse turned in 20 tackles, three sacks and three other tackles for losses during the month. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson (32) fumbles the ball after being hit by Tennessee Titans' Jevon Kearse, bottom right, and Blaine Bishop on Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee's Marcus Robertson recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Chris Berkey)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) celebrates a hit against the Buffalo Bills on Jan. 8, 2000 in Nashville, Tenn. Kearse ran away with the voting for The Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year, announced Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) pursues the ball carrier during the Titans 24 - 10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the 2000 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 7, 2001 at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Rob Johnson (11) in the end zone for a safety during the AFC Wildcard Playoff, a 22 - 16 Titans victory on January 8, 2000, at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tennessee Titans defender Jevon Kearse (90) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Rob Johnson for safety during the AFC Wild card game on January 8, 2000, at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) celebrates his safety of Buffalo Bills quarterback Rob Johnson during the AFC Wildcard Playoff, a 22 - 16 Titans victory on January 8, 2000, at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) looks to the sideline during an NFL Super Bowl XXXIV game against the St. Louis Rams on Jan. 30, 2000. The Rams defeated the Titans 23-16. (Allen Kee via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse shouts to the crowd as he leaves the field following the Titans' 35-3 win over the Cincinnati Bentals Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000 in Nashville, Tenn. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Titans. (AP Photo/John Russell)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner (13) throws a pass over Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) during Super Bowl XXXIV Jan. 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Rams defeated the Titans 23–16. (Allen Kee via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) sets for play during the AFC Wildcard Playoff, a 22 - 16 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 8, 2000, at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner (13) attempts a pass as Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) attempts to block it in the third quarter during Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta, Sunday Jan. 30, 2000. (AP Photo Dave Martin)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) gets the crowd into the action during the AFC Wildcard Playoff, a 22 - 16 victory over the Buffalo Bills on January 8, 2000, at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse in action against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday January 16, 2000. The Titans and St. Louis Rams meet in Super Bowl XXXIV Sunday January 30 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cleveland Browns running back Travis Prentice is wrapped up by Tennessee Titans' Jevon Kearse after an 8-yard run in the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in Cleveland. Playing in a driving snow, the Titans shut out Cleveland 24-0 to go to 12-3 on the season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse leaves the field after they defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 19-16, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in Indianapolis. The Titans advance to the AFC championship against Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)

Tennessee Titans' Jevon Kearse reacts as he leaves the field after the Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-7, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Tennessee Titans' defensive end Jevon Kearse celebrates one of the team's defensive stands during their 26-20 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) pursues the ball carrier during the Titans 24 - 10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the 2000 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 7, 2001 at Adelphia Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse beats his chest as he is introduced before the start of the Titans' game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 in Nashville, Tenn. The game is the first for Kearse since breaking his left foot in the season's opening game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) of the Tennessee Titans rushes upfield against the Jacksonville Jaguars December 22, 2002. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90), returning from a season-long injury, moves on the pass rush Dec. 22, 2002 at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 28 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) rushes the pocket against the Jacksonville Jaguars December 22, 2002. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) sets for play against the Jacksonville Jaguars Dec. 22, 2002 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) is shown in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The Titans won 30-17. (AP Photo/John Russell)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) is seen in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The Titans won 30-17. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 28: Jevon Kearse #90 of the Tennessee Titans rushes against the Minnesota Vikings at LP Field on September 28, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Vikings 30-17. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse gestures toward a piece of tape placed between his jersey numbers to signify the Titans' undefeated record of 9-0 after their NFL football game and 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) knocks the ball out of the hands of Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 in Houston. The Titans recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) causing a fumble during the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) tackles Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) in the first quarter during their NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse holds up a 10-0 sign as he is interviewed following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla. Tennessee won 24-14. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 28: Jevon Kearse #90 of the Tennessee Titans rushes against the Minnesota Vikings at LP Field on September 28, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Vikings 30-17. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Titans won 31-12. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse reacts after placing a piece of tape between his jersey numbers to signify the Titans' undefeated record of 9-0 after their NFL football game and 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) celebrates after the Titans defeated the Houston Texans 31-12 in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. At right is Titans tight end Alge Crumpler. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn (10) fumbles as he's hit by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) is seen in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. The Titans won 30-17. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse is seen in action against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) is shown before a preseason NFL football game on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse before the Hall of Fame game against the Buffalo Bills at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Derrick Ward (28) after an NFL pre-season football game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009. The Titans won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Russell)

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse before the Hall of Fame game against the Buffalo Bills at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker (39) in tackled by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse (90) and Nick Harper (20) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 13-10 in overtime. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White, left, and defensive end Jevon Kearse, right, say goodbye as players clean out their lockers in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. The Titans' season ended with a 13-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)