US EditionTitans fire coach Brian Callahan after 1-5 start in 2025
Brian Callahan was dismissed after a 1-5 start, with the Titans ranking last in offense and holding a 4-19 record under his leadership, marking the first midseason NFL firing in 2025.
- The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday after the team fell to 1-5 following a 20-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Callahan finished his run with a 4-19 record as Tennessee's offense ranked dead last in yards and second-worst in points per game through six weeks.
- After a 41-20 home loss to the Colts, Callahan handed play-calling to Bo Hardegree; the offense later was shut out 26-0 while rookie Cam Ward was held to 108 yards, with Michael Pittman Jr. saying, `They kinda looked a little sluggish.`
- After extended conversations with the owner and general manager, the team said it can begin interviewing outside candidates under NFL interview rules, including Rooney Rule provisions.
- Callahan becomes the first Titans coach fired midseason since Ken Whisenhunt in 2015 as the franchise went 16-39 since 2021 with front-office turnover including Ran Carthon and Mike Borgonzi amid Derrick Henry's departure.
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