Dawson was re-signed by the Lions on November 30, 2011, but then released about a month later. On January 6, 2012, the Tennessee Titans signed Dawson.
Dawson's contract with the Lions was extended for an additional period, which began on November 30, 2011, but was terminated roughly one month into it. The Tennessee Titans then acquired Dawson as a replacement on January 6, 2012.