Titans, Mike Vrabel part ways after 6 seasons

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"Black Monday" came and went in the NFL but teams were still making moves and shaking up their coaching staffs as the offseason kicked off.

The Tennessee Titans were one of those teams. Head coach Mike Vrabel will not be returning as the Titans’ head coach for the 2024 season, according to multiple reports. The NFL Network reported that Vrabel is expected to be one of the top coaching candidates available on the market this winter.

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Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans before the Dolphins game at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 11, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Tennessee later announced the decision.

"As I told Coach Vrabel, this decision was as difficult as any I've made as Controlling Owner," team owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement. "I appreciate Mike's contributions to the Tennessee Titans both on and off the field. Anyone who has ever met him knows how passionate and genuine he is, and he's been a strong supporter of the Nashville community. We wish Mike, Jen, and the Vrabel family nothing but the best in the future.

"As the NFL continues to innovate and evolve, I believe the teams best positioned for sustained success will be those who empower an aligned and collaborative team across all football functions. Last year, we began a shift in our approach to football leadership and made several changes to our personnel to advance that plan. As I continued to assess the state of our team, I arrived at the conclusion that the team would also benefit from the fresh approach and perspective of a new coaching staff."

Vrabel took over as the Titans’ head