Tennessee Titans Sign Former NY Giants Coach Brian Daboll as New Offensive Coordinator

Country music star Jelly Roll confirms Daboll's hiring, per himself.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The Tennessee Titans have hired former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll as their new offensive coordinator. Daboll, who won both the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Award in 2022 and the AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 2020, will be tasked with guiding quarterback Cam Ward during his rookie contract. The Titans also recently hired former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as their new head coach.

Why it matters

The Titans are looking to take the next step as an organization and compete for a Super Bowl, and the hiring of experienced coaches like Daboll and Saleh is a clear sign they are serious about building a championship-caliber team. Daboll's track record of success, both as a head coach and an offensive coordinator, makes him an intriguing addition to the Titans' staff.

The details

Daboll has an extensive coaching history, including five Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots, a national championship with the University of Alabama, and being named the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2022 with the New York Giants. He will now look to bring his expertise to the Titans' offense and help develop young quarterback Cam Ward.

  • The Titans announced Daboll's hiring on January 27, 2026.
  • Daboll previously served as the head coach of the New York Giants from 2022 to 2025.

The players

Brian Daboll

The new offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, Daboll has a long and successful coaching career, including winning five Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and being named the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2022 with the New York Giants.

Cam Ward

The Titans' young quarterback, who will be looking to develop under the guidance of new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.

Robert Saleh

The new head coach of the Tennessee Titans, who was hired after an extensive search by General Manager Mike Borgonzi.

Mike Borgonzi

The General Manager of the Tennessee Titans, who led the search that resulted in the hiring of new head coach Robert Saleh.

Jelly Roll

A country music superstar who confirmed Daboll's signing as the Titans' new offensive coordinator.

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What they’re saying

“OFFICIAL: The #Titans have signed Brian Daboll as Offensive Coordinator”

— Jelly Roll, Country music superstar

What’s next

The Titans will look to Daboll to help develop quarterback Cam Ward and improve the team's offensive production as they aim to compete for a Super Bowl championship.

The takeaway

The Titans' hiring of experienced coaches like Brian Daboll and Robert Saleh signals their intent to build a championship-caliber team. Daboll's track record of success, both as a head coach and an offensive coordinator, makes him a valuable addition to the Titans' staff as they look to take the next step as an organization.