Titans Dismiss Coach Callahan Following Disappointing 1-5 Start in 2025 Season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have dismissed head coach Brian Callahan after a disappointing 1-5 start to the 2025 season. Callahan’s tenure, which included a 4-19 record, ended following a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The decision was announced by Chad Brinker, president of football operations, who emphasized the need for a change to meet the team’s standards.

Coaching Challenges in the Titans’ 2025 Season

Callahan’s departure comes after a difficult stretch for the Titans, marked by struggles on both sides of the ball. The team scored only 83 points in six games, their lowest since 1985. Frustration peaked during a 41-20 defeat to the Indianapolis Colts, where fans vocally protested at Nissan Stadium.

History of First-Overall Picks and Coaching Changes

The Titans’ season featured rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the 2025 first overall draft pick. This follows a trend where the last four No. 1 draft picks saw their head coaches dismissed during their rookie seasons. Recent editions include Caleb Williams (2024), Bryce Young (2023), and Trevor Lawrence (2021).

• 2025: Cam Ward (TEN) – Coach Fired
• 2024: Caleb Williams (CHI) – Coach Fired
• 2023: Bryce Young (CAR) – Coach Fired
• 2021: Trevor Lawrence (JAX) – Coach Fired

Previous Performance and Future Steps

Brian Callahan was appointed as Titans head coach in 2023, replacing Mike Vrabel. Despite handing play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree, Callahan’s leadership faced criticism. A 26-0 loss to divisional rival Houston Texans further intensified the pressure on Callahan. The team is yet to announce an interim coach.

What’s Next for the Titans?

As the Titans prepare for a new chapter, former coach Mike Vrabel returns with the New England Patriots. Vrabel, who led the Titans to two AFC South titles, brings his Patriots (4-2) for an anticipated clash at Nissan Stadium this Sunday. Emegypt will continue to cover this developing story as the Titans search for new leadership.