The Facts: The Titans have said goodbye to one reserve running back and signed another. The team released running back Jamie Harper, a fourth-round selection in the 2011 draft, and signed former Jacksonville running back Jalen Parmele.
Diehards Line:According to Tennessean staffer John Glennon, the Titans had hoped the 5-11, 233-pound Harper would be a good change of pace back to complement Chris Johnson, but he leaves with 36 carries for 74 yards and four touchdowns over two seasons. Harper was bothered by an ankle injury at times last year and he wound up playing in 10 of the team’s 16 games. The 5-11, 225-pound Parmele has played in 35 career NFL games over five seasons. He started two games last year for Jacksonville. One of his starts came Nov. 25 against the Titans, when Parmele carried eight times for 45 yards. Parmele went on injured reserve for the remainder of the year after suffering a groin injury in that game. Glennon added that Parmele is considered to be a bit more versatile than Harper, as he’s had seven career catches for 60 yards and has also returned 43 kick-offs for a 25.1-yard average.