Rudd has signed a one year contract with the Titans to be their new middle linebacker

By Anthony Caruso III

The Tennessee Titans have found their new middle linebacker.

The Titans have agreed to terms with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Barrett Ruud. Ruud's contract is one-year and $4 million.

Ruud led the Buccaneers in tackles the past three years, and is expected to make all the defensive calls as the starting middle linebacker for the Titans. Ruud became the Buccaneers starting middle linebacker when the team decided to release longtime star Derrick Brooks.

Ruud has 585 career tackles with 6 forced fumbles and 6 interceptions since the 2005 season. He also has 5.0 career sacks.