George still uncertain about future with Titans

In February, the Titans asked George to take a pay cut, but he rejected the offer. Both sides are still negotiating, but without a new deal, the Titans might release George after June 1.

“You prefer to stay in one place. You prefer to stay in the place where you began,” said George, 30, a first-round pick in 1996 when the franchise was still known as the Houston Oilers.

“When I began my playing days, I envisioned that. But nowadays with all the (salary) cap issues, it’s kind of difficult to do that. Almost every player that’s gone into the Hall of Fame has ended his career with a different team.”

George, who rushed for 1,301 yards on 312 carries last season, was at an organized team workout Tuesday, but did not practice because he’s still recovering from offseason ankle surgery.

His contract would count for about $7.32 million against the Titans’ $80.6 million salary cap next season.

George continues to say he doesn’t want to leave Nashville, but he notes that sometimes a new address can recharge a player’s career.

“Look at what happened to Stephen Davis last year,” George said. “He goes to Carolina and helps them get to the Super Bowl. It’s exciting, but it also can be stressful as well because you just don’t know.”

Titans coach Jeff Fisher said he’s optimistic something can be done to keep George.

“We’ve got some work to do obviously, but he’s under contract right now,” Fisher said. “I’m hoping we can get this thing worked out.”