Titans Conduct Extensive Coaching Search: Saleh, Nagy Among Top Candidates; Focus on Cam Ward's Development

January 17, 2026
Titans Conduct Extensive Coaching Search: Saleh, Nagy Among Top Candidates; Focus on Cam Ward's Development
  • Mike Borgonzi, now overseeing both the coaching search and roster construction, is leading Tennessee’s broader front-office overhaul.

  • Tennessee’s appeal includes more than $100 million in projected cap space, the No. 4 overall pick, and a developing young quarterback in Cam Ward.

  • Several leading candidates are being considered for Tennessee’s coaching job, including San Francisco’s defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs associate Matt Nagy, with discussions focused on how their systems would fit the Titans’ roster and Ward’s development.

  • A search committee has been formed, including Chad Brinker, Dave Ziegler, Reggie McKenzie, and Jon Salge, with about 20 candidates on the list.

  • Two minority candidates have been interviewed under the Rooney Rule—Raheem Morris and Mike McDaniel—with John Harbaugh no longer in consideration after taking the Giants job.

  • Titans’ owner and front office say there is no fixed timetable, and they will take the time needed to choose the best person to lead the franchise.

  • The search aims to maximize Cam Ward’s development and align with Borgonzi’s preferred leadership profile: a leader who can unite the building, hold people accountable, and provide a clear strategic vision for both sides of the ball.

  • Several other candidates remain in play as playoff situations unfold, including Saleh, Vance Joseph, and Chris Shula, with no fixed hiring timeline.

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