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In a preseason game, the Titans’ starting unit gave up two early touchdowns to Seattle backups. Coach Robert Saleh framed the miscues as teachable moments and essential reps to fix defensive fundamentals, saying the two plays were fixable and that overall the defense looked solid aside from those errors as they prepare for the regular season.
Jets coach Robert Saleh urged a sharper offense after a rocky preseason showing, praising Cam Ward’s early drive but noting missed deep throws and a costly fourth‑and‑1, with the unit aiming to clean up mistakes before Week 1 against the Jets.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan joked that former colleague Robert Saleh has more discipline than Tennessee’s head coach after a notably tame joint practice, continuing the playful banter between the two, with Harbaugh now leading the Chargers and a possible reply from Saleh on the way.
Cam Ward’s first Titans preseason drive went 95 yards and ended with a Tony Pollard TD, but he finished 5-for-12 for 57 yards; Jets coach Robert Saleh said Ward looked a bit sped up in live action, though his decisions and protection were solid, and Tennessee will work on the pass game as it heads to a second preseason game against Seattle.
Defector’s tongue-in-cheek 2026 preview rips the Tennessee Titans for four straight 3-14 seasons, critiques the coaching turnover under Robert Saleh, questions Cam Ward’s rookie development, notes big offseason spending on offense but a shaky core, and suggests only slim chances for a quick rebound in a tougher AFC South.
Titans QB Cam Ward has missed a few throws in OTA practices, but coaches say accuracy isn’t a concern as he learns the new offense; Saleh emphasizes that every quarterback misses some throws and cites Brock Purdy to illustrate the point, with minicamp and training camp expected to iron out the kinks for a potential quick start to the season.
The Titans traded back into the first round to select Auburn defensive lineman Keldric Faulk with the 31st pick, betting on his length and inside/outside versatility to fit Robert Saleh's defense, a move built on familiarity with players Saleh has coached.
The Titans introduced Robert Saleh as their head coach and he said his Jets experience led to tremendous growth, leaving him more prepared to lead. He plans to call defensive plays and hopes to foster quarterback development, aiming for a more mature, all-in approach in his second head-coaching opportunity.
Robert Saleh was introduced as the Tennessee Titans’ new head coach, pledging a “fast and violent” brand of football built on speed, confidence, energy and swagger, with plans to call the defense and develop quarterback Cam Ward within a championship-driven culture.
Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll has agreed to become the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator under ex-Jets boss Robert Saleh, with the deal contingent on him not taking the Raiders’ head coaching job; Daboll was fired by the Giants in November after a 20-40-1 record, while Saleh, previously Jets head coach, is now leading the Titans after a stint as 49ers defensive coordinator.
The Tennessee Titans have hired Robert Saleh as their new head coach. A veteran defensive-minded coach who led the 49ers’ defense as DC and later coached the Jets, Saleh has overseen top-10 defenses and developed standout players, and he is noted for his fiery leadership style and as the NFL’s first Muslim head coach, signaling a defense-focused turnaround for Tennessee and heightening the rivalry with Jacksonville.
Robert Saleh was named the Tennessee Titans’ head coach after a two‑week, 15‑candidate search, signing a long‑term deal and set to be introduced in Nashville next week; the former 49ers defensive coordinator and Jets head coach is expected to lead a turnaround for the franchise.
The Tennessee Titans reportedly hire Robert Saleh as their next head coach, marking his second NFL head coaching opportunity after the Jets, and SB Nation Reacts invites fans to vote on approval while noting the need for a strong offensive coordinator.
The Titans are reportedly hiring Robert Saleh as head coach and plan to rebuild around Cam Ward and star edge rusher Jeffery Simmons, with over $100 million in cap space and a focus on landing a top offensive coordinator. The piece lists five free agents with Saleh ties to target in the offseason: Breece Hall, Jauan Jennings, Alijah Vera-Tucker, John Franklin-Myers, and Brian Robinson Jr., highlighting a potential path to strengthen the offense, line, and defense under Saleh’s guidance.
With Robert Saleh out, the 49ers are evaluating several defensive coordinator candidates (including Schwartz and Bradley) while top players like George Kittle, Fred Warner and Mykel Williams work to recover from injuries, signaling a push to preserve the veteran core and add talent through a new coaching staff and draft class.