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Titans Fire Brian Callahan After 1-5 Start, Launch Coaching Search With McCoy as Interim

Tennessee names Mike McCoy interim coach to steer a reset focused on developing rookie Cam Ward.

Brian Callahan is out as Tennessee's head coach.
Brian Callahan's final game as head coach of the Tennessee Titans was a loss against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
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Overview

  • Team officials dismissed Callahan on Monday after a 4-19 tenure, citing insufficient growth and on-field decline in his second season.
  • Former Chargers head coach Mike McCoy was elevated to interim head coach, with Tennessee hosting Mike Vrabel’s Patriots next.
  • Internal factors included Callahan surrendering playcalling earlier this season and player concerns about recent practice standards, per reporting and team voices.
  • No. 1 pick Cam Ward has completed 55% of his passes for 1,101 yards with three touchdowns, four interceptions and four lost fumbles while taking a league-high 25 sacks, as the offense ranks near the bottom of the NFL.
  • Speculative lists from outlets highlight Kliff Kingsbury, Matt Nagy, Joe Brady, Mike McCarthy and Jesse Minter as potential candidates, and the club could explore moving veterans before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.