The draft is barely in the rearview, and the Titans are already breaking more big news. Chad Brinker, the team’s President of Football Operations since 2024, has stepped down and is leaving the organization.
Brinker’s goal is to get back into the personnel side of the game, as opposed to focusing on strategy.
“It has been an honor to serve as President of Football Operations of the Tennessee Titans,” Brinker said in a statement shared by the Titans. “Over the years, I’ve understood and embraced my
role as the leader of the football strategy, but as I’ve spent less time in personnel, I have a renewed conviction that it is time to return to what I love and move towards my next chapter. I’m grateful for Amy (Adams Strunk)’s understanding in my decision, and for allowing me to pursue other opportunities.”
Brinker was hired by the Titans in 2023 as the team’s assistant GM, and he was promoted to the President of Football Operations position in 2024. Among his accomplishments during his time in Tennessee is the hire of general manager Michael Borgonzi. Rumors suggest the Borgonzi hire diminished Brinker’s role and responsibilities, which may be a reason behind this move.
“When we first met Chad, it was clear he was an exceptional talent with deep knowledge of the game and the ability to connect big-picture strategy to execution,” Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement. “While it is difficult to lose him, I understand his decision and will do whatever I can to support him. I wish he, Rachelle, and their family the absolute best as they prepare for what’s next and thank them for their dedication and loyalty to the Tennessee Titans.”
