NASHVILLE – The Titans have added another veteran presence to the mix at the safety spot – as well as a solid special teams performer – in NFL veteran Matthias Farley.
On Tuesday, the team and Farley agreed to terms on a one-year deal.
In 2020, Farley was named a special teams captain with the New York Jets.
A five-year NFL veteran who played the past two seasons with the Jets, Farley played in all 16 games in 2020, and he made a pair of starts. Last season, Farley led the Jets in special teams tackles with eight and added 16 tackles and three passes defensed in 16 games, including two starts, as a safety.
Farley (5-11, 210) played his first three NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, where he played in 37 games, with 16 starts, from 2016-2018. Farley started 15 of 16 games for the Colts in 2017, when he recorded 98 tackles, seven passes defensed, and an interception.
In his five NFL seasons, Farley has played in 66 games, with 18 starts, and he's been credited with 158 stops, three interceptions, and 14 passes defensed in addition to 28 special teams stops.
Farley played in college at Notre Dame, where he played in 52 games (26 starts) in four seasons, and was credited with 192 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 8 interceptions, 13 passes defensed and one forced fumble. Farley initially entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cardinals in 2016.
The Titans released veteran Kenny Vaccaro earlier this month, which opened up a spot alongside safety Kevin Byard in 2021. Safety Amani Hooker, who tied for the team lead with four interceptions in 2020, will be in the competition, but the spot will have to be earned in training camp. Dane Cruikshank is also set to return in 2021 and he'll be in the mix as well.
The Titans have now added nine new players since the start of free agency.
See the Best Photos from S Matthias Farley's five-year NFL Career with the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts. (AP Images)
Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson (89) lines up across from Indianapolis Colts safety Matthias Farley (41) during a regular season Week 17 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis. The Colts beat the Texans 22-13 (Matt Patterson via AP)
New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jared Abbrederis (10) is chased by Indianapolis Colts defenders Matthias Farley (41) and Edwin Jackson (53) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets' Matthias Farley (41) defends Cleveland Browns' Austin Hooper (81) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) warms up before during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) runs in kickoff coverage during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots defeated the Jets 30-27. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New York Jets' Matthias Farley (41) tackles New York Giants' Golden Tate (15) after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 34-27. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) lines up for a kickoff during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) celebrates his interception during an NFL regular season football game against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won the game, 38-24. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) and Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) during an NFL regular season football game on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won the game, 38-24. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) celebrates his interception of a pass by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) forces a fumble by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) after a pass reception during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) fumbles the ball between Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) and defensive back Matthias Farley (41) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) celebrates during an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in Indianapolis. The Ravens defeated the Colts, 20-19. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) during an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 in Seattle. The Colts won, 19-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) celebrates after intercepting the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) celebrates after intercepting the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) recovers a fumble against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Houston Texans' Alfred Blue (28) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Matthias Farley (41) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) dives to get to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (10) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Indianapolis Colts safety Matthias Farley (41) in coverage during a week 6 NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee won 36-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden (20) fumbles the ball after being hit by Indianapolis Colts safety Matthias Farley (41) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley (41) during the second half in a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
