The legion of Tennessee Titans fans that has been screaming for a new lead blocker to escort Eddie George ever since the departure of fullback Lorenzo Neal can rest its lungs because help is on the way.

The Titans have reached agreement with unrestricted free agent fullback Greg Comella, who spent the previous four seasons of his career with the New York Giants, and who should effectively complement George in the Tennessee backfield.

Comella, 26, visited with at least five teams during the free agent period but, after his meeting with Tennessee officials two weeks ago seemed to focus on the Titans as the club with which he wanted to continue his career. Negotiations have been ongoing over the past two weeks and Comella represented himself in the discussions with Tennessee general manager Floyd Reese.

The contract will be for five years with a team option for a sixth season. The deal will be worth approximately $7 million, with a $1 million signing bonus, the Associated Press reported.

The addition of Comella, who has been the Giants' top fullback ever since he won a spot on the roster in 1998 after signing as an undrafted college free agent, probably wraps up the Titans' personnel activity until after the draft. Tennessee basically operated without a true fullback on the roster in 2001 and landing an experienced player at the position was a priority for the club.

A former Stanford star, Comella certainly fits the mold of the modern fullback, used more as a blocker and receiver than a runner. Comella has good hands and, while not an overpowering blocker, will effectively shield off linebackers and is also very good with his blitz pickup responsibilities.

Comella has carried only 16 times for 66 yards in his career. That includes four carries for 15 yards in 2001. He has yet to score a rushing touchdown. He caught 39 passes for 253 yards last season and, for his career, has 83 receptions for 570 yards and one score.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior writer for ESPN.com.