NASHVILLE – The Titans have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with cornerback Tye Smith.
Smith's return gives the team added depth – and some experience – in the secondary and on special teams.
Smith, signed by the Titans prior to the 2017 season, has played in 29 games for the Titans over the past three seasons, including five playoff contests. Smith played in 12 games in 2019, with three starts, and he recorded 24 tackles while also forcing two fumbles.
In a win at Indianapolis in December, Smith recorded eight tackles and a forced fumble, and he also picked up a field goal blocked by safety Dane Cruikshank and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown. Smith also forced fumble in that game was recovered by linebacker Kamalei Correa in the fourth quarter, and it helped seal Tennessee's win.
Smith missed the entire 2018 season after suffering an injury during training camp.
In his NFL career, which includes stops in Seattle and Washington, Smith has played in 33 games, including playoffs. He has 43 stops and an interception, along with two fumble recoveries.
The Titans are expected to add more players to the mix in the secondary in the NFL Draft later this week.
Cornerbacks Malcolm Butler and Adoree' Jackson are scheduled to return in 2020, and the team also re-signed Chris Milton earlier this offseason as well. Cornerbacks Kareem Orr and Kenneth Durden are also under contract. Logan Ryan, however, remains a free agent.
A look back at cornerback Tye Smith's 2019 season. (Photos: Donald Page)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Equipment Assistant John Bartlett of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Equipment Manager Paul "Hoss" Noska of the Tennessee Titans in the locker room before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during warmups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 19, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans during introductions in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans during introductions in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans making a tackle during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Custom cleats of Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans arriving before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans arrives at stadium before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Tramaine Brock #35 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans punches the ball during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Defensive back Dane Cruikshank #29 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans in the defensive backs huddle in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons #98 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans arrivals before the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 07, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive back Joshua Kalu #46 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Oakland Raiders in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 30, 2019 - Defensive back Joshua Kalu #46 of the Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Indianapolis Colts in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Titans Tye Smith catered a full Thanksgiving meal to students at Buena Vista Elementary in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during warm ups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titan during warm ups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans arrives at the stadium before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during arrivals before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 17, 2019 -Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 10, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 09, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 03, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive back Amani Hooker #37 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Atlanta Falcons in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during warm ups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 07, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before Cleveland Browns in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 07, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before Cleveland Browns in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive end Brent Urban #96 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive back Mike Jordan #38 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jake Bradshaw/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Randy Sartin/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Randy Sartin/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 15, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans during training camp joint practice with the New England Patriots at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 12, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 08, 2019 - Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of Tennessee Titans, Linebacker Nigel Harris #57 of Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Adoree' Jackson #25 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania, PA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 08, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans and Defensive back Amani Hooker #37 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania, PA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 07, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans and Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of Tennessee Titans during the travel day before preseason in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 05, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 31, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans and Wide receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams #83 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 27, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith during training camp practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 27, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs with fans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Cornerback Tye Smith #23 of Tennessee Titans arrives before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
