Titans Hire Brian Daboll as Offensive Coordinator

Daboll's relationship with Robert Saleh led him to Tennessee

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:31am

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The Tennessee Titans have hired former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll as their new offensive coordinator. Daboll's relationship with Titans head coach Robert Saleh, who he worked with in New York, was a key factor in him choosing to join the Titans' staff. Daboll was a hot commodity this offseason, drawing interest from several teams, but ultimately decided the opportunity to work with Saleh and young quarterback Cam Ward was too good to pass up.

Why it matters

The Titans' offense struggled mightily in 2025, leading to the dismissal of the previous coaching staff. Daboll's hiring represents a major investment in upgrading the unit and getting the most out of Ward, who the team views as a potential franchise quarterback. Daboll's extensive experience as an NFL offensive coordinator and his strong rapport with Saleh make him an ideal fit to turn the Titans' offense around.

The details

Daboll has over 30 years of coaching experience in the NFL, including stints as the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills. He was the head coach of the Giants in 2022 and 2023 before being fired. His relationship with Saleh, who was the defensive coordinator in New York during Daboll's time there, was a key factor in him choosing to join the Titans' staff. The Titans were also intrigued by Daboll's work with young quarterbacks, having made a strong push to trade up and draft Cam Ward in the 2025 NFL Draft.

  • Daboll was hired as the Titans' offensive coordinator on January 25, 2026.
  • Daboll previously served as the head coach of the New York Giants in 2022 and 2023.

The players

Brian Daboll

Veteran NFL coach with over 30 years of experience, including stints as offensive coordinator for the Patriots, Dolphins, and Bills. He was the head coach of the New York Giants in 2022 and 2023 before being fired.

Robert Saleh

Current head coach of the Tennessee Titans. Previously served as the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants, where he worked with Daboll.

Cam Ward

Young quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, who the team views as a potential franchise QB. The Giants were reportedly interested in drafting Ward in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“The relationship forged between Saleh and Daboll in New York trumped the prospect of working with Jalen Hurts.”

— Mike Garafolo, NFL Reporter

What’s next

Daboll will now focus on building out the rest of his offensive staff and working to develop a plan to maximize the potential of the Titans' offense and young quarterback Cam Ward.

The takeaway

Daboll's hiring represents a significant investment by the Titans in upgrading their offense and getting the most out of their promising young quarterback. His extensive experience and strong relationship with head coach Robert Saleh make him an ideal fit to turn the unit around after a disappointing 2025 season.