INDIANAPOLIS _ The Tennessee Titans have had preliminary discussions with free safety Michael Griffin about a contract extension, but the two sides are currently just “going through the process” in the talks, a league source said.
Griffin, Tennessee's first-round pick in 2007, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent beginning March 13, although there is a chance the Titans could franchise him. The franchise tag would cost the Titans $6.2 million.
If the Titans use the franchise tag, they are believed to be more likely to use it on Griffin rather than cornerback Cortland Finnegan, who would cost them $10.6 million if tagged.
Griffin is a former Pro Bowl safety and has 17 career interceptions, including seven in 2008 and four in 2010 for Tennessee.
The Titans are already in talks to bring back Jordan Babineaux at the strong safety position. Veteran Chris Hope and Anthony Smith, who signed a one-year deal last year, is also a free agent.
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