2009 (16/16 Tennessee): Started all 16 games at safety and ranked fourth on the team with 95 tackles. Tied for second on the squad with three

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1 24 Chris Hope SAFETY lbs COLLEGE: FLORIDA STATE ACQUIRED: UFA (PIT) NFL EXP. (NFL/TITANS): 10/6 HOMETOWN: ROCK HILL, S.C. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED: 147/109 (PLAYOFFS: 9/7) PRO BOWLS SUPER BOWLS PRO: A proven winner and a student of the game, Chris Hope provides leadership and big-game savvy in the Titans secondary. The 10th-year veteran earned a Super Bowl championship with the Steelers in 2005 and was selected to the Pro Bowl as a member of the Titans in A relentless worker in the weight room, Hope has been instrumental in the development of young players in the Titans defensive backfield. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: In 2010, Hope started all 16 games for the third consecutive season and posted a career-best 133 Hope enjoyed a stellar 2008 campaign after returning to the field following a neck injury that cut short his 2007 season. He earned his first career Pro Bowl nod in 2008 while starting all 16 games and finishing third on the team with four interceptions and tied for third on the squad with 93 In 2006, Hope quickly showcased his ability in his first season in Tennessee by leading all NFL strong safeties with 128 tackles (career-high) and his career-high five interceptions tied for first place among players at his position. In 2005, Hope was a key member of the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers teaming up with Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu. In 2004, Hope emerged as the Steelers starting free safety, totaling 97 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one interception in 16 starts. TITANS TIDBITS: For the past two offseasons, Hope has returned to his hometown and hosted the Chris Hope Celebrity Benefit Basketball Game in Rock Hill, S.C. The mission each year is to target a situation or misfortune in the community and to help or donate. This year s proceeds will go to Chelsey Mossburg, who suffered serious injuries in a car accident. Money raised from the 2010 event, nearly $20,000, went to Phyllis Paden-Adams, a popular Rock Hill elementary school teacher who was paralyzed in an automobile accident. Hope is the spokesperson for Get Fit Tennessee. He makes numerous community appearances around Middle Tennessee, with many of them focusing on health and fitness. Since arriving from the Steelers in 2006, Hope s leadership has had a trickle down effect on the Titans secondary. Hope has been the ring leader for the secondary workouts the last few offseasons. Hope along with Cortland Finnegan, Michael Griffin and Vincent Fuller met on a daily basis in the offseason to workout and watch film. Nicknamed Hammer by friends growing up in Rock Hill, S.C., the name has followed him to the professional ranks because of his hard-knock play between the white lines. Since his Seminole days, Hope makes it a ritual to wear his Jesus bracelet every game and he reads the Bible that his aunt gave him in high school before he takes the field for inspiration. A communications major at Florida State, Hope plans on pursuing a career as a sports commentator and he has the vision of opening his own public relations firm as well. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: The Rock Hill, S.C., native was originally selected by the Steelers in the third round (94th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft. Signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, SEASON RECAPS: 2011 (10/2 Tennessee): Saw action in 10 games with two starts and totaled 33 tackles, one interception and two fumble recoveries. Missed the Baltimore game (9/18/11) with a shoulder injury, ending a 49-game starting streak. At Jacksonville (9/11), started at safety and posted eight Against Baltimore (9/18), was inactive. Against Denver (9/25), was inactive. At Cleveland (10/2), started at safety and collected three tackles before leaving the game in the first quarter with an injury. At Pittsburgh (10/9), was inactive. Against Houston (10/23), was inactive. Against Indianapolis (10/30), was inactive. Against Cincinnati (11/6), was inactive. At Carolina (11/13), returned to the lineup as a reserve safety and tallied a tackle and an interception. Intercepted a pass intended for Legedu Naanee and returned it seven yards in the fourth quarter. At Atlanta (11/20), played as a reserve at safety and collected two Against Tampa Bay (11/27), saw action as a reserve at safety and on special teams. At Buffalo (12/4), saw significant action as a reserve safety and tallied five Against New Orleans (12/11), saw significant action as a reserve safety and recorded eight At Indianapolis (12/18), played in a reserve role at safety and tallied two tackles and a fumble recovery. Recovered a Pierre Garcon fumble that was forced by Akeem Ayers just before halftime and the turnover led to a Titans field goal. Against Jacksonville (12/24), saw action as a reserve at safety and totaled three At Houston (1/1), played as a reserve at safety and collected a tackle and a fumble recovery. Recovered a Jake Delhomme fumble after a Dave Ball nine-yard strip-sack in the second quarter (16/16 Tennessee): Started all 16 games at safety and finished third on the team with a career-high 133 Led the team in tackles once in 2010 (at KC). Led or tied for the team lead in passes defensed twice in 2010 (vs. PIT, at NYG). Registered a career-best 15 tackles at Kansas City (12/26/10). Against Oakland (9/12), posted four tackles and an interception. Intercepted a pass intended for Zach Miller in the third quarter and returned it 32 yards to the Raiders three-yard line. At N.Y. Giants (9/26), collected 11 tackles and led the team with two passes defensed. Broke up a third-and-seven pass intended for Steve Smith in the fourth quarter. At Dallas (10/10), tied for second on the team with 10 tackles, including a sack. Sacked Tony Romo for a six-yard loss on third-and-eight in the first quarter. At Miami (11/14), collected six tackles, a pass defensed and a forced fumble. Knocked down a pass intended for Anthony Fasano in the first quarter. Forced a Ricky Williams fumble that was then recovered by Williams late in the fourth quarter. At Kansas City (12/26), led the team with a career-high 15 tackles, including two stops for loss, a quarterback pressure and a fumble recovery. Stuffed Jamaal Charles for a five-yard loss on a rush up the middle in the fourth quarter. Recovered a Thomas Jones fumble that was forced by Jason Jones along the sideline in the fourth quarter. Halted Jones for a two-yard loss on a rush off right end in the fourth quarter (16/16 Tennessee): Started all 16 games at safety and ranked fourth on the team with 95 Tied for second on the squad with three

2 interceptions and also posted seven passes defensed, two sacks and a forced fumble. Led or tied for the team lead in passes defensed three times in 2009 (at PIT, at NYJ, at SF). At Pittsburgh (9/10), registered 11 solo tackles and a pass defensed. At N.Y. Jets (9/27), posted six tackles, an interception and a team-high two passes defensed. Broke up a third-and-five pass intended for Chansi Stuckey in the second quarter. Intercepted a Mark Sanchez pass intended for Stuckey in the fourth quarter. At San Francisco (11/8), recorded six tackles, a sack and an interception in the Titans victory. Shot through the line on a blitz and sacked Alex Smith for an eight-yard loss in the third quarter. Dove in front of Josh Morgan and intercepted an Alex Smith pass in the fourth quarter. Against Miami (12/20), posted five tackles and an interception in the Titans overtime win. Halted a potential Dolphins scoring drive by intercepting a pass intended for Ricky Williams in the end zone late in the third quarter. At Seattle (1/3), registered five tackles, including a sack and a pass defensed in the Titans season-ending victory. Sacked Matt Hasselbeck for a seven-yard loss and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Seahawks in the first quarter (16/16, 1/1 Tennessee): Named to his first career Pro Bowl after starting all 16 games and finishing third on the team with four interceptions and tied for third with 93 Led the team in tackles twice in 2008 (at CIN, vs. HST) and tied for the team lead in passes defensed three times (at CIN, vs. IND, at HST). Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after notching four solo tackles and a career-high two interceptions in the Titans victory over the Colts on Monday Night Football (10/27/08). At Cincinnati (9/14), led the team with 10 tackles (8 solo) and tallied a tackle for loss and a pass defensed in the 24-7 road victory. Broke up a pass intended for Chad Ocho Cinco on third-and-two in the first stanza. Against Houston (9/21), led the team with 10 tackles in the Titans victory. Against Indianapolis (10/27), named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after notching four solo tackles and a career-high two interceptions in the Titans victory over the Colts on Monday Night Football. Made a third-down stop by intercepting a Peyton Manning pass that was tipped by Vincent Fuller early in the second quarter. Collected his second interception of the game by hauling in a pass that deflected off Dallas Clark s hands in the fourth quarter. Against Green Bay (11/2), posted four solo tackles, a sack and an interception in the Titans overtime victory over the Packers. Dropped Aaron Rodgers for a sack at midfield during the first quarter. Broke up a fourth-and-one pass intended for Jermichael Finley in the first quarter. Picked off a Rodgers pass intended for Greg Jennings in the end zone in the third quarter. At Chicago (11/9), collected five tackles and an interception in the Titans road win. Intercepted a tipped ball by Cortland Finnegan and returned it 13 yards to the Chicago 25-yard line in the first quarter. Against Baltimore (1/10), posted seven tackles and a pass defensed. Defended a deep pass intended for Derrick Mason in the fourth quarter (11/11, 0/0 Tennessee): Played in and started the first 11 games of the season at strong safety. Tallied 60 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defensed, two quarterback pressures, a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery. Was inactive for one game (12/2 vs. Houston) before being placed on injured reserve on Dec. 7, Led or tied for the team lead in tackles twice in 2007 (at JAX, at DEN) and tied for the team lead in passes defensed once (vs. JAX). Against Oakland (10/28), posted eight tackles and an interception in the Titans 13-9 win. Halted a potential Raiders scoring opportunity by intercepting a deep pass intended for Jerry Porter in the fourth quarter. Against Carolina (11/4), collected six tackles, an interception, a tackle for loss and a quarterback pressure in the Titans 20-7 victory over the Panthers. Sealed the Titans third consecutive victory by intercepting a Matt Moore pass intended for Drew Carter in the fourth quarter. At Cincinnati (11/25), started at strong safety but left the game in the first quarter with an injury (neck). Registered five 2006 (16/16 Tennessee): Started all 16 games for third consecutive season and set new career-highs in tackles (128, second on team), interceptions (five, team-high), one touchdown and passes defensed (15, team-high). Hope s 128 tackles led all NFL strong safeties and were the most by Titan safety since Bo Eason s 131 tackles in Hope s five interceptions tied for first among strong safeties in the NFL. Also contributed one fumble recovery. Was named to USA Today s All-Joe Team for the second consecutive season. At San Diego (9/17), registered career-high 12 tackles and one pass defensed. Against Dallas (10/1), posted team-high 10 tackles, and recorded first interception as Titan. Also added two passes defensed. Against Jacksonville (12/17), posted Titans third defensive touchdown of game when he picked off David Garrard and returned it 61 yards for touchdown. Also contributed 10 tackles and one pass defensed (16/16, 4/4 Pittsburgh): Started all 16 games for Steelers and tied a then career-high with 97 tackles and set a then career-high with teamhigh three interceptions. Also added seven passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Was named to USA Today All-Joe Team. Against New England (9/25), tied career-high with 10 tackles and intercepted pass deep in Steelers territory. In AFC Championship Game at Denver (1/22), recorded three In Super Bowl XL victory against Seattle (2/5), registered three tackles and one pass defensed (16/16, 2/2 Pittsburgh): Started all 16 games and posted then career-highs in tackles (97), interceptions (1) and passes defensed (9). Also forced one fumble. In first start of his pro career against Oakland (9/12), posted six total Against Washington (11/28), led team with career-high 10 total tackles and three passes defensed. Against N.Y. Jets (12/12), posted first career interception late in game and returned it 41 yards to help seal Steelers victory. Recorded seven total tackles and registered two passes defensed. In AFC Divisional Playoff Game against N.Y. Jets (1/15), made first career postseason start and responded with 10 In AFC Championship Game against New England (1/23), registered five total tackles and one pass defensed (16/0 Pittsburgh): Developed into solid defensive back in his first significant action from scrimmage, while playing in all 16 games. Had a highlight play in the season-finale when he received a pass from punter Josh Miller on a fake punt and scored on an 81-yard touchdown the Steelers longest touchdown reception of the season. Finished with 11 total Also was credited with 15 special teams Against Cincinnati (11/30), recorded four tackles and posted one quarterback pressure (14/0, 2/0 Pittsburgh): Played in 14 games as rookie and finished with 11 tackles and one forced fumble. Also added 14 special teams Was inactive against Carolina (12/15) and at Tampa Bay (12/23). Against Cincinnati (11/24), accumulated most extensive playing time of season due to injuries and posted three Also added one tackle on special teams. In AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Tennessee (1/11), was forced into action in team s pass defense because of injuries to secondary. Totaled three tackles on defense and added one tackle on special teams. COLLEGE: At Florida State, was three-year starter who performed in three national championship games and two-time Academic All-America selection. Earned award for most dependable defensive back on team twice and finished his career with 234 tackles (149 solo) and seven stops behind line of scrimmage, 18 passes defensed, nine interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. As senior, named All-Atlantic Coast Conference and Academic All-ACC first-team. As junior, earned second-team All-ACC honors. Majored in communications at Florida State. PERSONAL: Splits time between Nashville and Rock Hill, S.C. At Rock Hill (S.C.) High, named USA Today All-USA first-team and Parade All-American as senior. Also named USA Today Player of the Year in state of South Carolina and selected to Prep Star s Dream Team. Ranked as No. 1 defensive back prospect in the nation by Prep Star and rated No. 3 defensive back and No. 50 overall prospect in America by National Recruiting Advisor. Was member of Atlanta Journal-Constitution

3 Super Southern Selected to Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team. Rated as No. 1 defensive back recruit nationally by Tampa Tribune and ranked as sixth-best recruit nationally by St. Petersburg Times. Recorded 114 tackles and three interceptions as defensive back while rushing for 1,319 yards and 20 touchdowns as running back. Totaled 464 tackles, 10 interceptions and four fumble recoveries during his four-year varsity career. Cousin Gerald Dixon played linebacker for nine seasons ( ) in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers. Participates in Titans charitable events and is actively involved in school and hospital visits in Nashville. Also visits schools in Rock Hill, S.C. during off-season. Took part in Titans Caravan 2008 in April, visiting soldiers and family members at Fort Campbell. List of favorites: (movie) Rush Hour 2 ; (food) grilled chicken; (TV Show) Martin ; (music artist) Notorious B.I.G.; (vacation getaway) Miami; and (sports team other than the Titans) Duke University men s basketball team. Follow Hope on Twitter Born Christopher Pierre Hope on Sept. 29, 1980 in Rock Hill, S.C Pittsburgh Steelers Sept NE L p Sept 15 Oak L p Sept 29 Cle W/OT p Oct NO L p Oct Cin W p Oct 21 Ind W p Oct Bal W p Nov Cle W p Nov 10 Atl T p Nov Ten L p Nov 24 Cin W p Dec Jax W p Dec 8 Hou L p Dec 15 Car W IA Dec TB W IA Dec 29 Bal W p Totals / Jan 5 Cle W p Jan Ten L p Totals 1-1 2/ Pittsburgh Steelers Sept 7 Bal W p Sept KC L p Sept Cin W p Sept 28 Ten L p Oct 5 Cle L p Oct Den L p Oct 26 Stl L p Nov Sea L p HOPE S GAME-BY-GAME Nov 9 Arz W p Nov SF L p Nov Cle W p Nov 30 Cin L p Dec 7 Oak W p Dec NYJ L p Dec 21 SD W p Dec Bal L p Totals / Pittsburgh Steelers Sept 12 Oak W S Sept Bal L S Sept Mia W S Oct 3 Cin W S Oct 10 Cle W S Oct Dal W S Oct 31 NE W S Nov 7 Phi W S Nov Cle W S Nov Cin W S Nov 28 Was W S Dec Jax W S Dec 12 NYJ W S Dec NYG W S Dec 26 Bal W S Jan Buf W S Totals / Jan 15 NYJ W S Jan 23 NE L S Totals 1-1 2/

4 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers Sept 11 Ten W S Sept Hou W S Sept 25 NE L S Oct SD W S Oct 16 Jax L S Oct Cin W S Oct 31 Bal W S Nov GB W S Nov 13 Cle W S Nov Bal L S Nov Ind L S Dec 4 Cin L S Dec 11 Chi W S Dec Min W S Dec Cle W S Jan 1 Det W S Totals / Jan Cin W S Jan Ind W S Jan Den W S Feb 5 Sea W S Totals 4-0 4/ Tennessee Titans Sept 10 NYJ L S Sept SD L S Sept Mia L S Oct 1 Dal L S Oct Ind L S Oct Was W S Oct 29 Hou W S Nov Jax L S Nov 12 Bal L S Nov Phi W S Nov 26 NYG W S Dec 3 Ind W S Dec Hou W S Dec 17 Jax W S Dec Buf W S Dec 31 NE L S Totals / Tennessee Titans Sept Jax W S Sept 16 Ind L S Sept NO W S Oct 7 Atl W S Oct TB L S Oct. Hou W S Oct 28 Oak W S Nov 4 Car W S Nov 11 Jax L S Nov Den L S Nov Cin L S Dec 2 Hou W IA Dec 9 SD L Placed on injured reserve (neck) on Dec. 7, 2007 Dec KC W Dec 23 NYJ W Dec Ind W Totals / Jan SD L Injured Reserve Totals 0-1 0/ Tennessee Titans Sept 7 Jax W S Sept Cin W S Sept 21 Hou W S Sept 28 Min W S Oct Bal W S Oct KC W S Oct 27 Ind W S Nov 2 GB W S Nov Chi W S Nov Jax W S Nov 23 NYJ L S HOPE S GAME-BY-GAME CONT. Nov Det W S Dec 7 Cle W S Dec Hou L S Dec 21 Pit W S Dec Ind L S Totals / Jan 10 Bal L S NA Totals 0-1 1/ NA Tennessee Titans Sept Pit L S Sept 20 Hou L S Sept NYJ L S Oct Jax L S Oct 11 Ind L S Oct NE L S Nov 1 Jax W S Nov SF W S Nov 15 Buf W S Nov Hou W S Nov 29 Ari W S Dec Ind L S Dec 13 StL W S Dec 20 Mia W S Dec 25 SD L S Jan Sea W S Totals / Tennessee Titans Sept 12 Oak W S Sept 19 Pit L S Sept NYG W S Oct 3 Den L S Oct Dal W S Oct Jax W S Oct 24 Phi W S Oct SD L S Nov Mia L S Nov 21 Was L S Nov Hou L S Dec 5 Jax L S Dec 9 Ind L S Dec 19 Hou W S Dec KC L S Jan Ind L S Totals / Tennessee Titans Sept Jax L S Sept 18 Balt W IA Sept 25 Den W IA Oct Cle W S Oct Pit L IA Oct 23 Hou L IA Oct 30 Ind W IA Nov 6 Cin L IA Nov Car W p Nov Atl L p Nov 27 TB W p Dec Buf W p Dec 11 NO L p Dec Ind L p Dec 24 Jax W p Jan Hou W p Totals /

5 CHRIS HOPE S NFL STATISTICS REGULAR SEASON TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds QBP TFL No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 2002 Pittsburgh NA NA Pittsburgh NA NA Pittsburgh NA NA Pittsburgh NA NA Tennessee t Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee NFL Totals t PLAYOFFS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds QBP TFL No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 2002 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Tennessee Tennessee Playoff Totals Single-Game Highs Tackles - 15 at Kansas City (12/26/10) Interceptions - 2 vs. Indianapolis (10/27/08) Fumble Recoveries - 1 (Seven times, last at Houston (1/1/12) Sacks - 1 vs. Green Bay (11/2/08) Touchdowns - 1 vs. Jacksonville (12/17/06) Passes Defensed - 3 vs. Washington (11/28/04) Playoff Single-Game Highs Tackles - 10 vs. N.Y. Jets (1/15/04) Additional Statistics 81-yard touchdown reception from punter Josh Miller on a fake punt at Baltimore (12/28/03)