Robert Saleh is the Tennessee Titans’ head coach. The team hired him in January 2026, making him the 22nd head coach in franchise history.
Robert Saleh’s background
Saleh joined Tennessee after serving as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2025. Before that, he was the New York Jets’ head coach from 2021 through 2024.
He has 21 seasons of NFL coaching experience, including earlier work with the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and 49ers.
Saleh is known primarily for his defensive expertise. His appointment gives the Titans a head coach with experience leading an NFL team and coordinating a defense at a high level. The 2026 season is his first as Tennessee’s head coach.