In a move he hopes will make him a better head coach and lead to victories, Brian Callahan said Tuesday he will hand over the Titans’ play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree.
Tennessee Titans Quarterbacks Coach Bo Hardegree (left) and quarterback Cam Ward speak during training camp practice at the Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on Aug. 6, 2025.
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The change comes with the Titans off to an 0-3 start, having been outscored a collective 94-51 in losses to Denver, the Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis.
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