DAVID THORNTON RUMORS

Former Tennessee Titans LB David Thornton retires

Former Tennessee Titans linebacker David Thornton has decided to retire after nine seasons in the NFL. Thornton said in a statement released by his foundation Friday that his passion for the game has not wavered but he feels his decision to retire is the right thing for him. He thanked his former coaches and said he hopes to remain connected to football during retirement. Thornton...
Via AP on Fox  |  August 05, 2011

Titans LB Thornton calls it quits

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Thornton has decided to retire. Thornton had missed just two games in his first seven seasons with Indianapolis and Tennessee, but a shoulder injury limited him to 11 games last season. He had three 100-tackle seasons, including a career-high 145 with the Colts in 2003.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  July 29, 2011

Titans LB David Thornton Contemplating Retirement?

Veteran linebacker David Thornton didn’t play last season as he recovered from hip/shoulder injuries, and his contract is up. Thornton was not among the 40 or so players who took part in the unofficial minicamp. At the age of 32, and after nine NFL seasons, it would not be a surprise if Thornton retired. But fellow linebacker Gerald McRath isn’t expecting it. He said Thornton was...
Via GridironFans.com  |  June 11, 2011

David Thornton happy for Tar Heels win

University of Tennessee fans remain up in arms over the Vols' 30–27 loss to North Carolina in the Music City Bowl at LP Field on Thursday night. Titans linebacker David Thornton, who played for the Tar Heels, was all smiles on Friday. He attended the game with 30 to 40 friends, he said, and celebrated. "We were the 12th man on the field, hands down, last night.
Via Tar Heel Times  |  December 31, 2010

David Thornton Likely to be Inactive

by John OehserFiled under: Titans, AFC SouthTitans linebacker David Thornton will be on the roster this weekend. Whether he'll be active is another question. Thornton, a nine-year veteran who spent the first part of the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list with various injuries, was moved to the active roster early this week, but according to John Glennon of the Tennessean...
Via FanHouse  |  November 26, 2010

Titans Injury Update: David Thornton May Soon Land on Injured Reserve

by John OehserFiled under: Titans, AFC SouthThe fate of David Thornton's season likely will be decided next week. Thornton, the Tennessee Titans' nine-year veteran linebacker, has spent the first 10 weeks of the NFL season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He practiced for a second consecutive day on Thursday, but the deadline for deciding if he will be activated or placed...
Via FanHouse  |  November 18, 2010

LB Thornton to practice as Titans weigh roster decision

Linebacker David Thornton will practice Wednesday with Tennessee for the first time this year as he and the Titans test his surgically repaired hip. If healthy enough to be activated, the nine-year veteran won't be returning to his starting role.
Via NFL.com  |  November 02, 2010

The Tennessee Titans place David Thornton on the reserve/PUP list

The Titans have placed 31-year old linebacker David Thornton on the reserve/PUP list which will cause him to miss at least the first six weeks of the season.  Thornton played in 11 games for the Titans last season and he made 59 tackles, had 1 sack and he forced 1 fumble.  Thornton has played in 58 games (55 starts) in his four years with the Titans and he has 366 tackles, 2 sacks...
Via Titans Locker  |  September 04, 2010

LB Thornton Thinks He’ll Be Ready to Go For the Opener

The Tennessean reports that LB David Thornton thinks he’ll be ready to go for the season opener: Titans linebacker David Thornton said he’s “very confident” he’ll be ready for the regular season opener against the Raiders on Sept. 12, but he’s not sure when he will be able to practice. “This is the first training camp I have not been able to take a part in, the early...
Via Titans Gab  |  August 05, 2010

Titans Have A Hard Decision To Make On LB David Thornton

The Titans might have a tough decision to make soon regarding linebacker David Thornton. Thornton, one of the "good guys" in the locker room and community and on the field, has a base salary of more than $4 million and is has not been seen around the facility as he continue to rehab from surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Thornton was also troubled by hip problems last season...
Via GridironFans.com  |  June 12, 2010
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