Titans appoint Saleh as head coach, signaling a defense-first turnaround
The Tennessee Titans have hired Robert Saleh as their new head coach. A veteran defensive-minded coach who led the 49ers’ defense as DC and later coached the Jets, Saleh has overseen top-10 defenses and developed standout players, and he is noted for his fiery leadership style and as the NFL’s first Muslim head coach, signaling a defense-focused turnaround for Tennessee and heightening the rivalry with Jacksonville.