Former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is officially moving on from the organization that gave him his first crack at being a head coach. On Tuesday, he agreed to become the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator, per NFL insider Dianna Russini:
Brian Daboll has signed his contract to become the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 27, 2026
He's been in the building all day. pic.twitter.com/e9kETVrnQS
In three-plus seasons at the helm in East Rutherford, the 50‑year‑old struggled to find much success, going a brutal 20‑40‑1 and reaching the playoffs just once, and that was in his first year.
His tenure came to an unceremonious end following a Week 10 debacle at the hands of the Chicago Bears that saw the Giants squander another fourth-quarter double-digit lead. To make matters worse, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart left the game with a concussion, pointing to the recklessness the HC was putting the franchise's future in.
As soon as the season ended, Dabs found his name popping up for a considerable number of coaching opportunities. He interviewed for the Bills', Raiders', and Titans' head coaching openings, while also meeting with the Titans and Eagles for their offensive coordinator vacancies, too.
It was reported earlier in the day that he'd wrapped up his second interview with the Raiders and was waiting on their decision before making a decision. Apparently not. There's been no official hiring word coming out of Sin City, meaning Dabs went rogue.
Brian Daboll finds second chance in Tennessee after Giants exit
Daboll will join forces with new Titans head coach Robert Saleh, as the pair hope to turn around a franchise that's fallen on hard times.
You don't need a microscope to see why Dabs was attracted to Nashville. Last year's first overall pick, Cam Ward, is under center, giving the QB guru the perfect scenario to show off his development chops.
The Canadian-born coach has had a long history of working with successful quarterbacks, such as Tom Brady, Brett Favre, Josh Allen, and, most recently, Dart. He even coached Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa in his lone season as Alabama's OC under Nick Saban.
It's Ward or bust.
This is a great move for Daboll and the Titans. The offensive mastermind inherits a good situation with an up-and-coming QB, while staying out of the HC spotlight. Tennessee gets a coach who understands how to get the most out of the guy under center, which is perfect for a defensive-minded leader like Saleh.