Longtime NFL Coach and Titans Analyst Dave McGinnis Dies at 74

McGinnis spent decades in the league as a coach and broadcaster before passing away after an illness.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:53pm

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Dave McGinnis, a former NFL coach who spent many years as a color analyst for the Tennessee Titans, has passed away at the age of 74. The Titans announced that McGinnis died on Monday following an illness that first hospitalized him in early March.

Why it matters

McGinnis was a beloved figure in the Titans organization, having worked for the team for over two decades as both a coach and broadcaster. His passing is a significant loss for the franchise and the NFL community as a whole.

The details

McGinnis first joined the Titans in 1997 as the team's defensive coordinator. He went on to serve as the team's interim head coach in 2000 and 2001 before transitioning to the broadcast booth as a color analyst, a role he held until his death. Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk praised McGinnis' passion, loyalty, and kindness, saying he held a 'very special place' in the organization's family.

  • McGinnis was first hospitalized due to illness in early March 2026.
  • McGinnis passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Dave McGinnis

A former NFL coach who spent many years as a color analyst for the Tennessee Titans before passing away at the age of 74.

Amy Adams Strunk

The controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans, who praised McGinnis' passion, loyalty, and kindness to the organization.

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What they’re saying

“'My heart aches with the loss of Coach Mac, who was so much more than a coach and broadcaster – he was family. Coach Mac gave so much of himself to this organization over the years, and his passion, loyalty, and love for the Titans never wavered. He cared deeply about the people around him, and that kindness and authenticity left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He held a very special place in our family, and his presence in our lives and within this franchise will never be forgotten. We will miss him dearly, and we will always be grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.'”

— Amy Adams Strunk, Titans Controlling Owner

The takeaway

McGinnis' passing is a significant loss for the Titans organization and the broader NFL community, as he was a beloved figure who left a lasting impact through his decades of coaching and broadcasting experience.