Titans fire Callahan, reportedly name McCoy interim coach
The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday on the heels of a 20-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that dropped them to 1-5 this season.
Senior offensive assistant Mike McCoy was named interim head coach, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.
McCoy was head coach of the San Diego Chargers for four seasons from 2013-16, posting a 27-37 record.
Callahan compiled a 4-19 record across two campaigns in Tennessee.
"While we are committed to a patient and strategic plan to build a sustainable, winning football program, we have not demonstrated sufficient growth," president of football operations Chad Brinker said in a statement.
"Our players, fans, and community deserve a football team that achieves a standard we are not currently meeting, and we are committed to making the hard decisions necessary to reach and maintain that standard."
Although Callahan posted a 3-14 mark in his first season at the helm in 2024, there was optimism that the 41-year-old could turn the Titans' fortunes around in 2025.
Tennessee selected Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the recent draft, but the promising quarterback has struggled to find success to begin his pro career. He's completed 55% of his passes for 1,101 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions.
Callahan gave up play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree in September in an effort to spark the Titans' offense following their 0-3 start.
Star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons voiced his frustrations after Sunday's loss to the Raiders, telling reporters that "this was one of our worst weeks of practice," per 104.5 The Zone's Buck Reising.
"Came out flat Thursday, and things like that, sometimes things carry over," he added. "In this league, you have to prove it every week and reprove it."
The Titans tabbed Callahan as their head coach after parting ways with Mike Vrabel following their 2023 campaign. Vrabel led the franchise to multiple division titles and playoff appearances over six seasons. Tennessee will host Vrabel, who's now head coach of the New England Patriots (4-2), on Sunday at Nissan Stadium.