The Titans have fired head coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons. Vrabel became the Titans head coach in 2018. He led the Titans to 4 winning seasons including 3 post season appearances. In 2019, the Titans made it the AFC Championship Game after beating the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens. The Titans next 2 post season appearances ended in a wildcard round loss to the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 and a division round loss to the Cincinatti Bengals in 2021. The Titans did not make the postseason in 2022 and 2023 as the team had a 13-21 combined record. Vrabel’s final career record with the Titans was 56-48.
Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk issued a statement on Tuesday Per Jim Wyatt:
“Earlier today, I spoke with Mike Vrabel and told him about my decision to make a change at head coach. As I told Coach Vrabel, this decision was as difficult as any I’ve made as Controlling Owner. I appreciate Mike’s contributions to the Tennessee Titans both on and off the field. Anyone who has ever met him knows how passionate and genuine he is, and he’s been a strong supporter of the Nashville community. We wish Mike, Jen, and the Vrabel family nothing but the best in the future.
As the NFL continues to innovate and evolve, I believe the teams best positioned for sustained success will be those who empower an aligned and collaborative team across all football functions. Last year, we began a shift in our approach to football leadership and made several changes to our personnel to advance that plan. As I continued to assess the state of our team, I arrived at the conclusion that the team would also benefit from the fresh approach and perspective of a new coaching staff.
I believe the Tennessee Titans can and will be a premier National Football League franchise. It’s what our fans deserve, and there will be hard decisions along the way. My decision today is not only a reflection of my disappointment in our past two seasons, but also my recognition that further changes are necessary to fully achieve our vision.
I will never shy away from acknowledging that I have unapologetically high expectations for the football team and every aspect of the Titans organization. Our vision is not simply to produce more wins than losses, it is to regularly compete for championships. While this season was disappointing, I see early signs of progress taking shape. Last year we added a promising young quarterback and several other talented players to our roster. With a coaching search, enviable cap space, and top-10 draft position, this offseason is as important as any in our history. I’m excited for the weeks and months ahead. We will meet the moment.”
You can read Jim Wyatt’s original article below:
A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. The Titans have officially paved the way to hire one of the top coaching candidates this year.
