Titans President of Football Operations Chad Brinker Steps Down
NASHVILLE – Titans government Chad Brinker is leaving the group.
“It has been an honor to serve as President of Football Operations of the Tennessee Titans,” Brinker mentioned in an announcement. “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’s understanding in my decision, and for allowing me to pursue other opportunities.
“I’m proud of the work we have accomplished over the previous three years – underneath difficult circumstances – to start the method of getting the Titans soccer group again on observe, not the least of which was final 12 months’s basic supervisor search. I imagine the Titans have distinctive individuals and long-term stability on the basic supervisor place and all through the scouting division. While there’s work to be accomplished, I imagine we have laid the inspiration to revive the Titans to their rightful place as a sustainable, successful program.
“My family and I will always be grateful for Amy’s belief and trust in me, and for our time in Tennessee.”
Brinker joined the Titans in 2023 as Assistant General Manager, and a 12 months later he was promoted to President of Football Operations.
As President of Football Operations, Brinker supplied government management and direct oversight for all the soccer workers, and he reported on to Titans controlling proprietor Amy Adams Strunk. It was Brinker who led the search and hiring course of when the workforce tabbed Mike Borgonzi as General Manager in January 2025.
During his time with the Titans, Brinker additionally reshaped and refined the inspiration of the workforce’s analytics division whereas enjoying a job within the offseason methods for participant acquisitions in each free company and the draft.
“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,” Strunk mentioned in an announcement. “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.”
Prior to becoming a member of the Titans, Brinker spent 13 years with the Green Bay Packers in a range of roles as a expertise evaluator and strategic counselor to Packers management.
