Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans made a major decision on Monday, firing head coach Brian Callahan after just six games this season. This makes him the first NFL coach to be let go in 2025. The Titans have struggled greatly, holding a record of 1-5. Their most recent loss was a disappointing 20-10 defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders, who were looking to bounce back after a four-game losing streak.
In a statement, Titans’ president of football operations Chad Brinker spoke about the tough choice, saying, “After extended conversations with our owner and general manager, we met with Brian Callahan this morning to tell him we are making a change at head coach. These decisions are never easy, and they become more difficult when they involve people of great character.” Brinker also expressed gratitude towards Callahan for his time with the team and the community.
Callahan, who took over as head coach last year, has had a rough go, finishing the 2024 season with a record of 3-14. Overall, he leaves Nashville with just four wins against 19 losses. The Titans had anticipated stronger results this year after selecting star quarterback Cam Ward from the University of Miami with the No. 1 overall draft pick. Unfortunately, Ward has not found his rhythm, throwing three touchdowns against four interceptions and accumulating only 1,101 passing yards in six games.
The Titans have often been outmatched, with a point differential of minus-78, only slightly better than the struggling Cincinnati Bengals, who sit at minus-80 without their star quarterback, Joe Burrow. Tennessee’s lone win this season came in a bizarre 22-21 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals, a game filled with missed opportunities and luck. The Titans managed to end a 10-game losing streak thanks to a fumbled play by Arizona.
As of now, the Titans are in search of a new direction as they navigate a challenging season. This story is developing, and updates can be expected in the coming days.
