Titans Coach Brian Callahan Relinquishes Play-Calling After 0-3 NFL Start

The Tennessee Titans, under head coach Brian Callahan, have endured a difficult 0-3 start to the 2025 NFL season, leading Callahan to relinquish offensive playcalling duties to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree in an effort to improve team performance. The Titans have been outscored 94-51, struggling particularly on offense with only three touchdowns scored in three games, despite having the No. 1 overall draft pick, quarterback Cam Ward, who has completed 54.5% of his passes but has been sacked 15 times. Callahan expressed that stepping back from playcalling allows him to focus more on overall team management and be more present in other aspects of the game, while the offensive game-planning process remains collaborative. Hardegree, who has prior experience as an interim offensive coordinator and working with rookie quarterbacks, aims to bring stability and a philosophy focused on protecting the ball and scoring points. The decision came amid mounting frustration from fans and calls for Callahan's firing after consecutive losses, including a notable 41-20 defeat to the Indianapolis Colts where critical playcalling errors were highlighted. Despite the challenges, both Callahan and Hardegree remain committed to improving the Titans' offensive output and overall team success moving forward.