Brian Callahan's Makeover of Tennessee Titans Coaching Staff Is Near Complete
The Tennessee Titans announced 10 new coaching hires and the retention of 11 coaches from Mike Vrabel's staff. The new assistants have decades of NFL experience.
NASHVILLE — The makeover of the Tennessee Titans coaching staff is near complete as Brian Callahan has officially added 10 new coaches and retained 11 others.
The new assistants have decades of NFL coaching experience:
- Bill Callahan, offensive line;
- Tyke Tolbert, wide receivers;
- Randy Jordan, running backs;
- Bo Hardegree, quarterbacks;
- Payton McCollum, assistant, wide receivers;
- Frank Bush, linebackers;
- Steve Jackson, secondary/safeties;
- Tracy Rocker, defensive line;
- Ben Bloom, outside linebackers; and
- Tom Jones, assistant to the head coach.
Callahan's assistants also include coaches from Mike Vrabel's staff, though some have new responsibilities:
- Chris Harris, passing game coordinator/cornerbacks;
- Justin Outten, tight ends;
- Anthony Levine Sr., assistant, special teams;
- Clinton McMillan, assistant, defensive line and pass rush specialist;
- Lori Locust, defensive quality control;
- Kylan Butler, offensive assistant;
- Matt Jones, offensive assistant;
- Luke Stocker, offensive assistant; and
- Brian Bell, Tyler Rouse, and Haley Roberts, strength and conditioning.
Several coaching vacancies, including special teams coordinator, remain to be filled.
The team previously announced the appointments of Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator and Nick Holz as offensive coordinator.
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