Former Tennessee Tight End Retained on Titans' Coaching Staff

Robert Saleh keeps Luke Stocker as tight ends coach for his inaugural season with the team.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:23am

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Former Tennessee tight end Luke Stocker will remain on the Tennessee Titans' coaching staff under new head coach Robert Saleh. Stocker, who played 11 seasons in the NFL, was previously an offensive assistant and tight ends coach for the Titans. He will continue in his role as tight ends coach for Saleh's first season with the team.

Why it matters

Retaining Stocker provides continuity on the Titans' coaching staff and keeps an experienced former player who is familiar with the team's personnel and system. Stocker's continued presence could help ease the transition to Saleh's new regime.

The details

Stocker joined the Titans' coaching staff in 2023 as an offensive assistant after retiring as a player following the 2021 season. He was promoted to tight ends coach in 2024 under former head coach Brian Callahan. Despite Callahan's firing after a 3-14 season, new head coach Robert Saleh has decided to keep Stocker on staff for his inaugural season.

  • Stocker played for the Titans in 2017 and 2018 under head coach Mike Vrabel.
  • Stocker joined the Titans' coaching staff as an offensive assistant in 2023.
  • Stocker was promoted to tight ends coach in 2024 under former head coach Brian Callahan.
  • The Titans fired Callahan after the 2025-26 season, putting Stocker's future with the team in question.
  • Robert Saleh was hired as the new Titans head coach in January 2026.

The players

Luke Stocker

A former tight end who played 11 seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings. Stocker played college football at the University of Tennessee from 2007-2010.

Robert Saleh

The new head coach of the Tennessee Titans, hired in January 2026 after the team fired previous head coach Brian Callahan.

Brian Callahan

The former head coach of the Tennessee Titans, who was fired after the team's 3-14 season in 2025-26.

Mike Vrabel

The current head coach of the Tennessee Titans, who was Stocker's head coach during the 2018 season.

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What they’re saying

“Stocker took on more responsibilities orchestrating the Titans run game later in the season— coinciding with improvements on the ground.”

— Paul Kuharsky

What’s next

Stocker will continue in his role as tight ends coach for the Titans under new head coach Robert Saleh as the team looks to rebound from a disappointing 3-14 season.

The takeaway

Retaining Stocker, a former Titans player with coaching experience, provides stability and familiarity on the Titans' coaching staff as they transition to a new head coach in Robert Saleh.