Brian Callahan

Brian Callahan (born June 10, 1984) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2019 to 2023.

Brian Callahan

Callahan with the Tennessee Titans in 2024
Tennessee Titans
Position:	Head coach
Personal information
Born:	(1984-06-10) June 10, 1984 (age 41) Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
High school:	De La Salle (Concord, California)
College:	UCLA (2002–2005)
Career history
As a coach:
UCLA (2006–2007) Graduate assistant Junípero Serra HS (CA) (2008–2009) Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach Denver Broncos (2010) Coaching assistant Denver Broncos (2011–2012) Offensive quality control coach Denver Broncos (2013–2015) Offensive assistant Detroit Lions (2016–2017) Quarterbacks coach Oakland Raiders (2018) Quarterbacks coach Cincinnati Bengals (2019–2023) Offensive coordinator Tennessee Titans (2024–present) Head coach
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (50)
Head coaching record
Regular season:	3–14 (.176)
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Callahan played college football for the UCLA Bruins and began his coaching career with the Denver Broncos in 2010 and served as an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, and Oakland Raiders. He is the son of NFL coach Bill Callahan.

Early life and education

Born in Champaign, Illinois, Callahan attended De La Salle High School in Concord, California, before attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he played for the university football team as a quarterback and holder from 2002 to 2005.^[1][2][3] While at UCLA, Callahan earned a bachelor's degree in sociology in 2006 and a master's degree in education in 2008.

Coaching career

Early career

In 2006, Callahan began his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the UCLA Bruins.^[4] Callahan served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California from 2008 to 2009.^[5]

Denver Broncos

In 2010, Callahan was hired by the Denver Broncos as a coaching assistant.^[6] He held various positions with the team through the 2015 NFL season. Callahan was part of the Broncos staff when the team won Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers.^[7]

Detroit Lions

In February 2016, Callahan was hired by the Detroit Lions as their quarterbacks coach.^[8]

Oakland Raiders

In January 2018, Callahan was hired by the Oakland Raiders as their quarterbacks coach.^[9]

Cincinnati Bengals

On February 7, 2019, Callahan was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals as their offensive coordinator.^[10] During his time there, the Bengals made it to Super Bowl LVI but lost to the Los Angeles Rams 23–20.^[11]

Tennessee Titans

On January 22, 2024, Callahan was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their head coach.^[12][13] Following an 0–3 start, Callahan secured his first win as a head coach on Monday Night Football when the Titans defeated the Miami Dolphins 31–12 in Miami.^[14] Callahan led the Titans to a 3–14 record in his first season as head coach.^[15]

Head coaching record

Team	Year	Regular season					Postseason
		Won	Lost	Ties	Win %	Finish	Won	Lost	Win %	Result
TEN	2024	3	14	0	.176	4th in AFC South	—	—	—	—
Total		3	14	0	.176		0	0	.000

Personal life

Callahan and his wife, Allyson, have two children: Norah and Ronan.^[16]

Callahan is the son of Bill Callahan, the former head coach of the Oakland Raiders and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Upon Callahan's hiring as head coach of the Tennessee Titans, his father left his job with the Cleveland Browns, to join his son's coaching staff as offensive line coach.^[17]