NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Defensive end Antwan Odom has signed a five-year deal worth $29.5 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to his agent.

Odom was coming off a career-best season with 16 starts and eight sacks with the Tennessee Titans, who drafted him in 2004. But the Titans took a risk in letting Odom test the free agent market, and they lost him to Cincinnati.

The four-year veteran will receive $11.5 million in guaranteed money in the package. His agent Richard Rosa says the chance to play for Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis was a big factor in Odom's decision.