Titans Hire Saleh's Coaching Staff, Including GM's Brother

New Tennessee head coach Robert Saleh assembles his team, bringing in several experienced NFL assistants.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Tennessee Titans have finalized their coaching staff under new head coach Robert Saleh, which includes general manager Mike Borgonzi's brother Dave Borgonzi as linebackers coach. The staff also features several other experienced NFL assistants, including offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.

Why it matters

The Titans are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, and Saleh's hiring of a veteran coaching staff signals the team's intent to quickly turn things around. The inclusion of GM Borgonzi's brother on the staff also raises questions about nepotism and whether the hire was based on merit.

The details

Dave Borgonzi, who has 15 years of NFL coaching experience, will serve as the Titans' linebackers coach. Other notable hires include Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator, Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator, and John Fassel returning as special teams coordinator with an added title of assistant head coach.

  • The Titans released their finalized coaching staff on February 13, 2026.

The players

Robert Saleh

The new head coach of the Tennessee Titans, hired in the 2026 offseason.

Mike Borgonzi

The general manager of the Tennessee Titans.

Dave Borgonzi

The linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans and the brother of GM Mike Borgonzi.

Brian Daboll

The offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, previously the head coach of the New York Giants.

Gus Bradley

The defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, previously the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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What’s next

The Titans will look to implement Saleh's coaching staff and schemes during the 2026 offseason program and training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.

The takeaway

Saleh's hiring of an experienced coaching staff, including his GM's brother, signals the Titans' intent to quickly turn the team around after a disappointing 2025 season. However, the inclusion of the GM's brother raises questions about potential nepotism in the hiring process.