NFL · AFC South · Nashville, Tennessee, US · Nissan Stadium
A franchise forged in relocation and reinvention, the Titans came within a yard of winning the Super Bowl and have been chasing that agonizing near-miss ever since. Nashville has embraced its team with open arms, and the Titans are rebuilding toward something worthy of that loyalty.
Updated March 21, 2026
Brian Callahan was fired after a 1-5 start to his second season, compiling a dismal 4-19 record in less than two years. Mike McCoy served as interim coach for the remainder of the 3-14 campaign. The Titans then hired Robert Saleh as their new head coach, bringing the former Jets and 49ers defensive coordinator to Nashville to rebuild the franchise.
The No. 1 overall pick endured a brutal rookie campaign with a mid-season coaching change and a 3-14 record, but Sanders showed flashes of the poise and accuracy that made him the top pick. He improved markedly as the season progressed despite the instability around him, and stability under Saleh should help accelerate his development.
Robert Saleh brings a proven defensive system to a team that desperately needs one. The Titans have significant cap space and draft capital to upgrade the roster this offseason, and every move will be made with Sanders' development and Saleh's defensive vision in mind. Tennessee is betting that the combination of a franchise quarterback and a defensive-minded coach can fast-track the rebuild.