Sarkisian reps deny pursuing Titans NFL head coaching job

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s representatives have told NFL decisionmakers that he would be open to head coaching opportunities, including the vacancy with the Tennessee Titans, according to league contacts, a development that comes as his program grapples with an uneven 2025 season and public scrutiny of its offense. His agents later issued a statement denying any intent to pursue an NFL move and saying he remains focused on coaching at Texas.

The contacts with NFL teams were reported this week as the Titans search for a replacement after parting ways with Brian Callahan. Tennessee is operating under interim coach Mike McCoy while evaluating candidates for a permanent hire. The Titans roster includes the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, quarterback Cam Ward, a detail that league observers say could make the job attractive to an offensively minded coach.

Sarkisian, in his fifth season at Texas, has helped rebuild the Longhorns into a national contender and led the program to consecutive College Football Playoff appearances. He also has prior NFL experience as an offensive coordinator and a brief stint as an NFL position coach. Texas entered 2025 with high expectations but has...