Chad Brinker Steps Down as Titans Football Ops Head

0:00It's April 29th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Chad Brinker just stepped down as president of football operations for the Tennessee Titans. He started with the team in 2023 as assistant general manager and got promoted a year later to lead the whole football staff. Brinker reported straight to owner Amy Adams-Strunk and focused on big picture strategy. He played a key role in hiring Mike Burganzi as general manager back in January 2025. Brinker also overhauled the analytics department and helped shape player moves in free agency and the draft, all while trying to steady the ship. During tough times, in his statement, Brinker called it an honor to serve and said he's ready to get back to personnel where he loves. Strunk praised his game knowledge and strategy skills, saying it's tough to lose him, but she supports his next move. After the Titans, Brinker spent 13 years with the Green Bay Packers as a talent evaluator and advisor to the top brass.

1:01The Titans feel solid at the GM spot in scouting now, with a foundation lay for better days ahead.