The Tennessee Titans are officially in the market for a new head coach after the team fired head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday in what was a surprising move.
For the vast majority of people, the Titans’ parting of ways with Vrabel in and of itself was surprising, but even the people who thought Vrabel might not be back were shocked, as it was figured they would trade him.
However, as both general manager Ran Carthon and owner Amy Adams Strunk made clear, the process of doing that would have taken time and hindered Tennessee’s chances at landing a top candidate.
Tennessee figures to target an offensive-minded coach who can help bring quarterback Will Levis along, but Adams Strunk said the team would not limit itself to just those types of candidates and will cast a wide net.
Stay up to date with our tracker that will be updated regularly for all of the latest updates on the Titans’ head coach search.
Belichick, Harbaugh not an option
Both Jim Harbaugh and Bill Belichick are NOT on the Titans’ candidate list, per source.
The team is open to a coach who specializes on either side of the ball. There is no specific criteria in that regard.— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 11, 2024
Interview request: Eagles OC Brian Johnson
#Titans are requesting #Eagles OC Brian Johnson to interview for their vacant HC position, source tells @BleacherReport.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 11, 2024
Interview request: Texans OC Bobby Slowik
The #Titans have put in an interview request for #Texans OC Bobby Slowik, source said. One of the more impressive offensive minds, he also has a slip from the #Commanders.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2024
Interview request: Bengals OC Brian Callahan
The #Falcons put in a request to interview #Bengals OC Brian Callahan for their head coaching job, per source.
That's four for Callahan, who also has requests from Tennessee, Carolina and the #Chargers.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 11, 2024
Interview request: Lions OC Ben Johnson
The #Titans put in a request to interview #Lions OC Ben Johnson for their head coaching job, per source.
That's four so far for Johnson, who also has requests from Washington, Carolina and the #Chargers.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 10, 2024
Interview request: Ravens DC Mike Macdonald
Titans requested to interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their head coaching job, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 10, 2024
Interview request: Giants OC Mike Kafka
The #Titans requested an interview with #Giants OC Mike Kafka for their head coaching job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 10, 2024
Interview request: Cowboys DC Dan Quinn
The #Titans requested an interview with #Cowboys DC Dan Quinn for their head coaching job, per source.
There are logical connections to Seattle with that job opening, but don't assume that's where DQ lands. He has strong interest elsewhere, with four requests and counting.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 10, 2024
Interview request: Raiders interim HC Antonio Pierce
The #Titans have requested to interview #Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce for their vacant head coaching job, source said. Las Vegas may have some competition.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 10, 2024
Interview request: Lions DC Aaron Glenn
Titans now requesting to interview Lions’ DC Aaron Glenn for their head coaching job, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 10, 2024
Titans expected to interview Bengals OC
BREAKING: Expect the #Titans to interview #Bengals OC Brian Callahan for their vacant HC job. I have that on great account. pic.twitter.com/wksIr6KroZ
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) January 10, 2024