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Callahan would take over for Mike Vrabel, who was fired Jan. 9 after six seasons at Tennessee’s helm.
NASHVILLE — Los Tennessee Titans They reached an agreement to hire the offensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals, Brian Callahanas their new head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been finalized.
Brian Callahan gained recognition around the NFL after his work developing Joe Burrow in Cincinnati. Cooper Neill/Getty Images
Callahan take the place of Mike Vrabelwho was fired on January 9 after six seasons.
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Callahan39, had a virtual meeting with Tennessee on Jan. 12, the first of 10 candidates to speak to the team. The Titans they interviewed Callahan in person on Monday and decided to hire him, the person said.
The NFL had not allowed in-person interviews of current employees until Monday, the day after the Ronda Divisional of the playoffs.
Callahan He becomes the third head coach hired this month. The New England Patriots promoted to Jerod Mayo to replace Bill Belichick y Las Vegas Raiders They removed the interim coach label from Antonio Pierce.
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With 14 years of experience in NFL, Callahan He was the offensive coordinator of the Bengals since 2019 and is credited with part of the quarterback’s development Joe Burrow. You will now have the opportunity to work with Will Levisthe quarterback who Tennessee drafted 33rd overall in April of last year.
Callahan I was with the Bengals when they surprised the Titansthe best classified in the AFC in the playoffs after the 2021 season. Cincinnati headed to reach the Super Bowlwhere he lost with Los Angeles Rams.
Son of the former Raiders coach, Bill Callahan, was one of the top candidates in the hiring cycle. He also had several interviews last year before deciding to stay in Cincinnati. This month he was also interviewed by Los Angeles Chargers.
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