Robert Saleh is the Tennessee Titans’ head coach. The team hired him on January 22, 2026, making him the 22nd head coach in franchise history.
Robert Saleh’s background
Saleh brings 21 seasons of NFL coaching experience to Tennessee. Before joining the Titans, he served as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2025 and previously spent four seasons as head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 through 2024.
His earlier coaching career included positions with the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and 49ers. During his NFL career, Saleh has been part of nine top-10 defenses, with his teams ranking among the league’s top five in total defense five times during his nine seasons as a defensive coordinator or head coach.
Titans coaching staff
Saleh’s first Titans staff includes several experienced NFL coaches:
- Brian Daboll, offensive coordinator.
- Gus Bradley, defensive coordinator.
- John Fassel, assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.
- Shea Tierney, quarterbacks coach.
- Carmen Bricillo, offensive line coach.
- Aaron Whitecotton, defensive run game coordinator and defensive line coach.
Saleh’s appointment marks a new phase for the Titans, with his defensive expertise expected to shape the team’s identity while Daboll leads the offensive side of the coaching staff.