Titans Fire GM Ran Carthon After Two Losing Seasons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans have parted ways with General Manager Ran Carthon following two disappointing seasons. The team announced the decision on Tuesday, two days after finishing the 2024 season with a 3-14 record. Over the past two years, the Titans have compiled a combined record of 9-25.

President of Football Operations Chad Brinker will lead the search for a new general manager, while Brian Callahan will remain as head coach. Titans Controlling Owner Amy Adams Strunk informed Carthon of the decision on Tuesday morning, citing the team’s lack of improvement and concerns about the long-term future.

“I’ve loved the time I’ve spent with Ran. He’s a talented football mind, a great man, and friend to everyone along his path,” Strunk said in a statement. “It’s impossible to ignore that our football team hasn’t improved over the past two years. I am deeply disappointed in our poor win-loss record during this period, of course, but my decision also speaks to my concern about our long-term future should we stay the course.”

The Titans are set to pick first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft and will have significant salary cap space to address multiple roster needs. Carthon, who was hired in January 2023, was initially brought in to work closely with then-head coach Mike Vrabel. However, his role evolved to include broader responsibilities, such as roster control and personnel decisions.

President and CEO Burke Nihill explained that the decision to part ways with Carthon was driven by the team’s lack of progress. “We just haven’t improved this football team for the last couple of years,” Nihill said. “We’ve won nine of the 34 games we’ve played over the past two seasons, and as much as the record was concerning to Amy as it was to all of our fans, her assessment was also that we’re not on course to get where we need to go moving forward.”

Brinker, who was promoted to President of Football Operations last offseason, outlined the qualities he is seeking in the next general manager. “We’re looking for someone who has spent their career as a scout, is a top-flight evaluator, and has a proven track record of building rosters,” Brinker said. “This person will be all ball, all day, focused on building the team and working closely with the coaching staff.”

The Titans’ leadership emphasized the importance of collaboration moving forward. Nihill noted that Brinker will have the final say on football matters, including the 53-man roster, while the new general manager will focus on roster construction and player evaluation. Brinker added that the team will be “aggressive” in its search for a new GM, considering both experienced candidates and rising stars in the league.

As the Titans prepare for a critical offseason, the focus will be on leveraging their draft position and cap space to rebuild a competitive roster. Callahan, who has yet to meet with Brinker and Carthon for a season-ending debrief, expressed confidence in the team’s leadership structure. “Chad has his responsibilities, and Ran has his, and I have mine,” Callahan said. “We all come together and try to make sure that whenever decisions are made, we’re all on the same page.”