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Titans Fire Coach Callahan, Search for Replacement Begins

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan after a 4-19 record and began a search for his replacement.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is among the top candidates, with +500 odds to replace Callahan, behind Kansas City Chiefs' Matt Nagy at +400.
Smith previously served as the Titans' offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2020.
The coaching search will intensify after the regular season ends in January 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 NFL season marked the culmination of the NFL-AFL merger, creating two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). This realignment included the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, enhancing rivalries. The Steelers improved from a 1-13 record in 1969 to 5-9, reflecting ongoing shifts in team management and coaching strategies that continue to influence the league today.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan after a 4-19 record and began a search for his replacement.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is among the top candidates, with +500 odds to replace Callahan, behind Kansas City Chiefs' Matt Nagy at +400.
Smith previously served as the Titans' offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2020.
The coaching search will intensify after the regular season ends in January 2026.

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