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The Titans and defensive end Jevon Kearse agreed to terms Thursday on a two-year deal for $6 million, with a $1.3 million signing bonus.

It brings the nine-year veteran back to the scene of his greatest success — he was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1999 and went to the Pro Bowl three times in five seasons with the Titans.

But will the move be a cure-all for Kearse after four largely mediocre, injury-filled years with the Eagles? And will it solve a problem for the Titans, who let two of their young free agent defensive ends get away this week?

“I know the expectations are going to be there,’’ Kearse said during a press conference at Baptist Sports Park. “People on the street tell me, ‘You were everything when you played for Tennessee.’ Now that I am back, I wonder what they are going to say now?”

Coach Jeff Fisher and General Manager Mike Reinfeldt flanked the 31-year-old Kearse, who looked as happy as any player ever introduced at a Titans press conference. He kidded about wanting to wear No. 10, which belongs to quarterback Vince Young, instead of his old 90.