The Tennessee Titans have made a shocking move by dismissing head coach Mike Vrabel, as reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on Tuesday. This decision marks a significant shift for the Titans, initiating a full reconstruction of the team. Mike Vrabel, former NFL Coach of the Year, piloted the team for six seasons and even steered them to the 2019 AFC championship game.

Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk confirmed the decision in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. General Manager Ran Carthon also attended the briefing. Strunk expressed that she had personally spoken with Vrabel about the decision earlier in the day. Despite Vrabel’s considerable achievement with the team, the last two seasons were disappointing, leading to an end of one of the franchise’s most successful periods.

The sudden dismissal of Vrabel, who was tipped as a successor to Bill Belichick, adds another unexpected twist in the NFL coaching carousel. The next steps for the Tennessee Titans in their exhaustive rebuild remain to be seen. The search for Vrabel’s successor will also be closely watched by those in and around the league.