NASHVILLE – Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro returned to Nashville and signed his contract on Thursday morning, and he couldn't be happier.
Vaccaro and the team agreed to terms earlier in the week.
"I felt like I meshed here from the very start," Vaccaro said on Thursday morning. "I felt like it was an easy decision for me. I was comfortable here, and I felt appreciated. And in the end it all worked out."
Vaccaro met with secondary coach Kerry Coombs and defensive assistant Scott Booker on Thursday morning before signing the deal. He's scheduled to hold a press conference later Thursday morning at Saint Thomas Sports Park.
Signed prior to the start of the 2018 season, Vaccaro played in 13 games for the Titans last year. He recorded 70 tackles, with two sacks and an interception. He proved to be a tone-setter, and a reliable pro while playing alongside safety Kevin Byard.
Vaccaro, who played his first four NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints, hopes to make a bigger impact in Year 2 in Tennessee.
"You should see a big leap, as far as from myself, and for our secondary," Vaccaro said. "Just kind of coming together. That continuity grows, the relationships get better. I came in a week into training camp last year, and … I picked things up and played. So I have big expectations for myself with a full year."
Titans General Manager Jon Robinson called Vaccaro a "primary target" while at the NFL Combine last month.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel complimented him as well.
"He's physical," Vrabel said of Vaccaro. "He loves football. He came in and did a great job, learned the system quickly. He plays hard. I think he's a good teammate, all those things we talk about."
Vaccaro said Robinson told him at the end of the 2018 season he wanted to re-sign him. The Titans released safety Johnathan Cyprien earlier this week.
Vaccaro said he appreciates how the Titans have treated him from the start. He also said he also appreciates the love he's felt on social media from Titans fans, and it made his decision easier.
"The Saints, they have a really great fan base too," Vaccaro said. "But for some reason here, it was like I instantly felt appreciated. Just from reading stuff on social media. … Believe it or not, athletes read stuff. People act like we are invincible, but you read stuff and you get a vibe.
"And to me, I felt a lot of love from the Titans fans, and honestly, that alone had me wanting to come back. Just the positivity and appreciation, I could see it and I could feel it, and I appreciate that."
TitansOnline.com looks back at veteran safety Kenny Vaccaro's 2018 season. (AP Photos)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Nashville, TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) catches a pass as Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) defends during an NFL game, Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 16-1. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) make a catch in front of -Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro, left, brings down New York Jets running back Trenton Cannon (40) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Deonte Thompson (15) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs a route against Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Dec. 06, 2018 in Nashville,TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass white hit by Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (24) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Kenny Vaccaro (24) and Kevin Byard (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
File-This Dec. 22, 2018, file photo shows Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrating with Kenny Vaccaro (24) after Byard intercepted a pass against the Washington Redskins late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Tennessee Titans players, including Kenny Vaccaro (24), Brian Orakpo (98) and Jurrell Casey (99) take the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dontrelle Inman (15) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass as he is hit by Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans' Kenny Vaccaro in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) scrambles as Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) reaches for him in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) tackles Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) for a loss during a 2018 NFL week 9 regular season game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (James D. Smith via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (24) walks out during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (NFL Photos via AP)
Tennessee Titans' Kenny Vaccaro in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tennessee Titans' Kenny Vaccaro in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) and inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Dec. 06, 2018 in Nashville,TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) make a catch in front of -Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) celebrates after a play against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) makes a move on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 34-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) is tackled by Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro after catching a pass as linebacker Brian Orakpo (98), linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) and defensive back Logan Ryan, right, help during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) lines up in the secondary during a Week 9 NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys 28-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) runs the ball against Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (24) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) is stopped by Tennessee Titans defenders Kenny Vaccaro (24) and Wesley Woodyard (59) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) lines up in the secondary during a Week 9 NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys 28-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) tackles Dallas Cowboys receiver Deonte Thompson (15) after a catch during a 2018 NFL week 9 regular season game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (James D. Smith via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) makes a catch past Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (30)in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is tackled by Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) during a 2018 NFL week 9 regular season game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (James D. Smith via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (24) is tackled by Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (24) and linebacker Wesley Woodyard after rushing for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 9-6. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) is tackled by Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (24) on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) makes a catch past Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (30) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) is stopped by Tennessee Titans defensive backs Kenny Vaccaro, left, and Logan Ryan after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) closes to the ball in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (30) during an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won, 16-6. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook, right, tries to get past Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro, left, after a reception, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, center, is brought down by Tennessee Titans defensive back Kevin Byard as Logan Ryan (26) and Kenny Vaccaro (24) close in on the final play of the fourth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans stopped the drive to hold onto a 20-17 win. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenny Vaccaro (24) intercept a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster (19) is tackled after a catch by Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro and cornerback Logan Ryan (26) in action Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 16-1. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 16-1. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday August 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 16-1. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) catches a pass as Tennessee Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro (30) defends during an NFL game, Saturday Aug. 25, 2018, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 16-1. (Al Tielemans via AP)
