The Tennessee Titans have fired general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons, the team announced on Tuesday.
“I’ve loved the time I’ve spent with Ran. He’s a talented football mind, a great man, and friend to everyone along his path,” said owner Amy Adams Strunk in a statement. “It’s impossible to ignore that our football team hasn’t improved over the past two years. I am deeply disappointed in our poor win-loss record during this period, of course, but my decision also speaks to my concern about our long-term future should we stay the course.
“I love this team more than you can imagine. To our fans: we know this level of performance isn’t acceptable. We’re humbled by your support as we continue to work towards building the team you expect and deserve.”
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Carthon still has four years left on his contract with the Titans.
The Titans also announced that president of football operations Chad Brinker will head the search for the next GM and that Brian Callahan will stay on as head coach.
Carthon was hired as GM in Jan. 2023 after spending four years with the San Francisco 49ers as the team’s director of pro personnel and later the director of player personnel.
The Titans went 9-25 and failed to make the playoffs in the two seasons with Carthon in charge.
After going 3-14 this past season, a new general manager will be making the decision for the Titans, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.