Overview

• The team confirmed Tuesday that Hardegree will call plays, with offensive coordinator Nick Holz retained and the offensive game plan remaining a collaborative effort.
• Hardegree was chosen over Holz due to prior NFL play-calling experience from his 2023 interim OC stint with the Raiders.
• Tennessee ranks near the bottom of the league in most offensive metrics after a 41-20 loss to the Colts, and fans at Nissan Stadium voiced frustration during that game.
• Roles have been redistributed: Holz handles the base offense, Hardegree oversees third‑down installs and in-game calls, Tyke Tolbert and Mike McCoy run red‑zone work, and Randy Jordan leads the screen game.
• Callahan, now 3-17 as head coach, said he has “zero disappointment” in his past play-calling; Hardegree’s first game in the role comes Sunday at the 0-3 Texans.