Titans Coaching Staff Brings Extensive NFL Experience

New head coach, coordinators have decades of leadership in the league

Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The Tennessee Titans have assembled a new coaching staff led by head coach Robert Saleh, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, and special teams coordinator John 'Bones' Fassel. This group brings over 50 years of combined experience as head coaches and coordinators in the NFL, aiming to turn around the Titans' fortunes after a string of losing seasons.

Why it matters

The Titans are hoping the extensive experience of their new coaching staff will translate to on-field success after the team has struggled in recent years. The hires of Saleh, Daboll, Bradley, and Fassel represent a significant shift in leadership and a commitment to building a winning program.

The details

Saleh and Bradley previously worked together in Seattle and Jacksonville, with Bradley taking Saleh under his wing early in his career. Daboll comes to Tennessee after four seasons as the head coach of the New York Giants, where he was named NFL Coach of the Year in 2022. Fassel remains with the team after one year as special teams coordinator, overseeing a unit that saw significant improvement, including a Pro Bowl selection for rookie Chimere Dike.

  • Saleh, Daboll, and Bradley were all hired by the Titans in the 2026 offseason.
  • Fassel is returning for his second season as Titans special teams coordinator.

The players

Robert Saleh

The new head coach of the Tennessee Titans, bringing over a decade of NFL coaching experience, including stints as a defensive coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers.

Brian Daboll

The new offensive coordinator for the Titans, previously served as the head coach of the New York Giants and was named NFL Coach of the Year in 2022.

Gus Bradley

The new defensive coordinator for the Titans, has prior experience as a head coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars and has worked with Saleh in the past.

John 'Bones' Fassel

The returning special teams coordinator for the Titans, has 21 years of NFL coaching experience.

Chimere Dike

A rookie who led the NFL in all-purpose yards and made the Pro Bowl under Fassel's special teams coaching in 2025.

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What’s next

The Titans are hoping their new coaching staff can turn the team around and lead them to their first winning season since 2021.

The takeaway

The Titans have assembled an experienced coaching staff with a proven track record of success at the NFL level, signaling a commitment to rebuilding the team into a contender in the AFC.