The Titans made a contract offer to free agent DT Chris Canty during his visit, but he's "continuing to explore his options."

Canty visited the Chiefs on Monday. Per USA Today's Mike Garafolo, Canty has no other scheduled visits "at this point." The fact that Canty is "continuing to explore his options" is a strong indication the Titans' offer was of the "team friendly" variety. Canty is still likely to have a new home by the end of the week.

Free agent DT Chris Canty visited the Titans over the weekend and also is scheduled to meet with the Chiefs soon.

They are the first known free-agent visits of the 2013 offseason. Canty, 30, has experience at both 4-3 defensive tackle and 3-4 defensive end, the latter from his time in Dallas. He was an interior pass rusher and plugger with the Giants. Because Canty has already been released, he's free to sign anywhere immediately. Free agents with expiring contracts must wait until March 12.

The Charlotte Observer lists DT Chris Canty as a possible free agent target for the Panthers.

Canty was released earlier in the week and could be a potential replacement for Ron Edwards, who is also expected to be released as a cap casualty. Canty has a history with Panthers GM Dave Gettleman during his time as the Giants' director of pro personnel.

Giants released DT Chris Canty.

The Giants have yet to approach DT Chris Canty about restructuring his contract.

It doesn't mean a whole lot, as Canty could still get cut. LB Michael Boley was released on Tuesday, and he says the team never approached him about reducing his salary. Injury-prone Canty, 30, has two years left on his deal, and he's due a base of $6.25 million in 2013. The Giants have Linval Joseph, Markus Kuhn, and Marvin Austin as young interior linemen.

ESPN New York considers Giants DT Chris Canty a candidate to restructure his contract.

The Giants are up against the salary cap, and Canty is due $6.25 million in 2013 after appearing in just nine games this season. Beat writer Ohm Youngmisuk believes Ahmad Bradshaw, RT David Diehl, CB Corey Webster, LB Michael Boley and DE Justin Tuck other restructure candidates, but doesn't predict anyone's outright release.

Giants DT Chris Canty has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain.

It's unclear if the damage is on the same knee that landed Canty on PUP to start the season. Either way, he won't play in Sunday's finale against the Eagles. The run-stuffer will finish with 26 tackles and three sacks in just nine games this season.

Giants DT Chris Canty is headed for a Monday MRI on his left knee.

Canty left Sunday's ugly loss to the Ravens knee early and appeared to be in pain afterward. The run-stuffer opened the season on the PUP list due to knee woes.

Giants DT Chris Canty does not believe the groin injury he sustained in Week 9 is serious.

Canty left in the fourth quarter and was unable to return. The best news is that this injury is not related to the knee issues that kept him on PUP to start the season.

Giants activated DT Chris Canty (knee surgery) from the PUP list.

Canty missed eight months after undergoing a "clean-up procedure" in February after the Super Bowl. His activation comes at a good time. Canty will likely play in a rotational, limited role initially as the Giants attempt to shut down Alfred Morris and Robert Griffin III in the Redskins' zone-running scheme. Fellow DT Rocky Bernard is out for Sunday's game with a quadriceps injury. RB Da'Rel Scott was sent to injured reserve in order to make room for Canty.

Giants DT Chris Canty's (knee, PUP) teammates believe he'll be activated before Sunday's game and play against the Redskins.

Canty by all accounts has recovered from his offseason knee surgery, and the G-Men could use his run-stopping prowess as they attempt to blow up Washington's zone-run game. Canty would likely work in as a rotational defender initially.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin confirms DT Chris Canty (PUP, knee surgery) is expected to resume practicing this week.

Giants DT Chris Canty (PUP, knee surgery) expects to resume practicing when first eligible next week.

Canty said he "feels awesome," and that he's "leaner" after losing 10-15 pounds. If Canty indeed resumes practicing next week, the Giants will then have a three-week window to add him to the active roster. The G-Men have never revealed the extent of Canty's surgery. He started all 16 games last season, notching 47 tackles and four sacks.

Giants placed DT Chris Canty (knee surgery) on reserve/PUP.

Canty has declined to reveal details regarding his knee procedure, but there are whispers that he underwent a microfracture procedure. Look for Rocky Bernard to start next to Linval Joseph in Week 1.

Giants DT Chris Canty (knee surgery) remains without a timetable for a return, but says his knee feels better than it did late last season.

Canty didn't miss a game in 2011. "It's just a matter of making sure that we're smart, so that moving forward, everything will be fine," Canty said. "We'll have no setbacks; we won't have any kind of lingering issues." Canty is on the camp/PUP list, so he remains a candidate to begin the year on reserve/PUP. With the Giants dealing with a rash of injuries along their defensive line, however, Canty could be back at practice sooner rather than later.

Giants DT Chris Canty (knee surgery) admitted Saturday he has "no timetable" for coming off the active/PUP list, and didn't guarantee he'd be ready for Week 1.

Canty had previously projected optimism that his post-Super Bowl "clean-up procedure" wouldn't sideline him for camp. It now sounds like he's questionable to play in preseason games. It would obviously be preferable for Canty to get on the field during New York's exhibitions, but not a must for the eight-year veteran to be ready for Week 1.

Giants DT Chris Canty says he's no longer inhibited by his surgically repaired knee.

"I think I'll be ready to go (for camp)," Canty said. "There's no swelling in my knee or anything like that. There's nothing inhibiting me right now. I feel good." Even if the Giants' top defensive tackle isn't ready for day one of camp, he appears likely to avoid the reserve/PUP.

Chris Canty (knee) is "progressing" toward running.

Canty is recovering from a clean-up procedure he underwent following the Super Bowl. Even though he's not running yet, he says that all signs point to go. "The knee feels pretty good," Canty said. "It's pretty strong now. It's stable." The Giants' top defensive tackle had 47 tackles and four sacks last season.

Chris Canty (knee surgery) said he will be "ready to roll" for training camp.

Canty needed a clean-up procedure following last year's Super Bowl run. The Giants' starting defensive tackle had 47 tackles and four sacks a year ago.

Coach Tom Coughlin revealed that DT Chris Canty required post-season knee surgery.

Canty left the playoff game at Green Bay with a knee injury. Coughlin wouldn't go into details on the procedure, but suggested it was more extensive than just a simple scope. Due $6 million in 2012, Canty may be questionable for the start of training camp.