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NFL Team Targets Chiefs Coach for Head Coaching Vacancy
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Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy has emerged as a serious candidate for the Tennessee Titans head coaching vacancy. The Titans are organizing their search under general manager Mike Borgonzi and president Chad Brinker.
Nagy will be in Nashville on Sunday with Kansas City . However, NFL rules prevent any job discussions during that visit.
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Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Saturday that Nagy is viewed internally as a strong option.
" Tennessee Titans ... Mike Borgonzi and... Chad Brinker are leading the organization's head coaching search, and I'm told their list is taking shape. Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is viewed internally as a serious candidate," Russini wrote .
Nagy brings a wide coaching background and years of experience with winning teams. His NFL coaching path began in 2008 as an intern with the Philadelphia Eagles under Andy Reid. He followed Reid to Kansas City in 2013 and later became the offensive coordinator from 2016 to 2017.
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Nagy left to coach the Chicago Bears in 2018 and stayed through 2021. He won NFL Coach of the Year in 2018 after a 12-4 season and NFC North title. He returned to Kansas City in 2022 as a senior assistant and quarterbacks coach. Nagy was promoted back to offensive coordinator in 2023 and helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII and LVIII.
Tennessee also plans to contact several defensive coordinators around the league. The list includes Lou Anarumo, Jeff Hafley, Anthony Campanile, Chris Shula, Matt Burke and Jesse Minter.
Kansas City enters Week 15 at 6-8 after a tough season filled with injuries and uneven offense. Patrick Mahomes , who is out for the season due to an ACL tear, produced yards before injury, but his efficiency has dropped.
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Tennessee sits at 2-12 and is focused on development. The Chiefs visit the Titans on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
