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Titans coach Mike Vrabel said the team will consider any move to improve the roster as trade speculation surrounding star receiver A.J. Brown grows, with potential links to the Patriots due to Vrabel’s history with Brown and the ongoing compensation discussions that typically accompany such talks.
Titans coach Robert Saleh used the NFL Combine to praise Rueben Bain, express confidence in Will Levis’s readiness to compete, note that defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat will be asked to adapt to a new role, and emphasize the need for physical, aggressive cornerbacks in his defense.
Robert Saleh was introduced as the Tennessee Titans’ new head coach, pledging a “fast and violent” brand of football built on speed, confidence, energy and swagger, with plans to call the defense and develop quarterback Cam Ward within a championship-driven culture.
With a fifth unknown candidate to satisfy the Rooney Rule, the Tennessee Titans rank four OC contenders—Brian Daboll, Kliff Kingsbury, Adam Stenavich and Thad Lewis—Daboll remains the preferred option though he’s still in the mix for the Bills and Raiders; Kingsbury has Air Raid ties, Stenavich brings Kyle Shanahan/LaFleur West Coast experience with a run-first angle, and Lewis lacks play-calling experience after being fired as the Buccaneers' QB coach.
NFL Network’s Marc Ross analyzes the Steelers’ hiring of Mike McCarthy, suggesting he might have been a better fit for Tennessee, but notes you can’t argue with what he’s already accomplished.
The Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their new head coach, a figure in high demand from multiple NFL teams; the decision was aided by GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, and Hafley chose Miami after weighing options as other teams — including the Titans — pursued him.
The Tennessee Titans will retain John Fassel as their special teams coach, a continuation of his 2025 arrival after coaching stints with Dallas, Baltimore, Raiders, and the Rams; Fassel is the son of former Giants coach Jim Fassel and has voiced ambitions to become a head coach.
The Tennessee Titans reportedly hire Robert Saleh as their next head coach, marking his second NFL head coaching opportunity after the Jets, and SB Nation Reacts invites fans to vote on approval while noting the need for a strong offensive coordinator.
The Titans have scheduled a second interview with Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, who is also reportedly in consideration for the Dolphins. With multiple NFL head-coaching vacancies, Hafley could wind up leading a team depending on how these interviews unfold.
John Harbaugh’s New Jersey meeting with the Giants did not settle the job, as he plans to hear pitches from the Titans and Falcons before deciding. The Giants could still be in play if he directs his agent to move forward, with Giants executives and Jaxson Dart meeting him on Steve Tisch’s plane as the search continues.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel framed the playoff push with a simple “raise your hand if you were still practicing this time last year” prompt, underscoring how far the team has come and the rare chance to host a home playoff game. Quarterback Drake Maye noted eight teams remain in the hunt, while Vrabel urged the squad to balance enjoying the moment with hard work as they prepare for a divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans.
Mike Garafolo says Kliff Kingsbury is still in the mix for NFL jobs, with the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens interviewing him; some teams see him as a strong offensive coordinator candidate, and if he doesn’t land a head coaching job, he could be calling plays again in 2026 after his Commanders tenure.
The Tennessee Titans have completed interviews with seven NFL coaching candidates, including Lou Anarumo, Jason Garrett, Vance Joseph, Mike McCoy, Matt Nagy, Steve Spagnuolo, and Kevin Stefanski, as they search for a new head coach, with more interviews planned.
Kevin Stefanski, former Browns head coach, is scheduled to interview with the Titans on Saturday as part of his busy week of coaching interviews following his recent firing from the Browns. He has also met with several other NFL teams, including the Giants, Ravens, Raiders, and potentially the Falcons.
Interim Titans coach Mike McCoy expressed gratitude and reflected on his brief tenure leading the team in 2025, acknowledging the support from the organization, players, and fans, while remaining open to future opportunities within the NFL.