Mike Mularkey Admits to Lying About Dismissal

Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey has revealed that he leaked false information about receiving a contract extension right before being fired in 2018. Following the Titans' playoff loss to the New England Patriots, Mularkey anticipated his dismissal and contacted NFL insider Ian Rapoport to report that he was set to receive a new contract. Rapoport's tweet about the supposed extension went viral before Mularkey was officially let go, providing him with a moment of amusement at the expense of the team's management. Mularkey stated that he wanted to see the reactions of the owner and GM, who he felt were out to get him. The former coach ended his Titans tenure with a 20-21 record and has not coached in the NFL since 2019. His admission sheds light on the often tumultuous relationship between coaches and franchise management in professional football.