The Facts: Fitzpatrick, who started nine games in place of Jake Locker in 2013, was informed of his released on Friday afternoon.

Diehards Line: He completed 217 of 350 passes for 2,454 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, with 12 interceptions. On Thursday, the Titans signed former Chargers quarterback Charlie Whitehurst as the team’s No.2 quarterback. Fitzpatrick was due a $500,000 roster bonus on the fifth day of the league year. A nine-year veteran, Fitzpatrick signed a two-year deal with the Titans last season, when he replaced Matt Hasselback.