Amy Adams Strunk
New Tennessee Titans NFL football team general manager Ran Carthon speaks during a news conference Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans' 1st Black GM says he stands on 'shoulders of giants'

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 20, 2023 04:34 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon waits for the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The Tennessee Titans have hired San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon as their 14th general manager and first minority for a franchise founded in 1960. The Titans announced the hiring Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2023, wrapping up a search that formally started Jan. 12.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Titans hire 49ers' Ran Carthon as 14th general manager

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 18, 2023 11:40 AM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon waits for the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The Tennessee Titans completed interviews Friday, Jan. 13, with Carthon and Browns assistant GM/VP of Player Personnel Glenn Cook for the team's open GM position. These are the first two candidates from outside the franchise to interview for the opening created when controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk fired Jon Robinson on Dec. 6. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
AP source: Titans hiring Niners' Ran Carthon as new GM

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 17, 2023 04:57 PM EST

FILE - Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham poses for a photo April 28, 2022, in Lake Forest, Ill. The Tennessee Titans confirmed Saturday, Jan. 14, they have interviewed both Cunningham and Quentin Harris, Arizona Cardinals vice president of player personnel, for their general manager position. The Titans now have interviewed two candidates each of three straight days to fill their opening. (AP Photo, File)
Titans interview Bears' Cunningham, Cards' Harris for GM job

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 14, 2023 06:44 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. Tennessee owner Amy Adams Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson in the midst of his seventh season with the Titans off to a 7-5 start. The Titans announced Strunk's decision in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 6. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2022 12:40 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing watches during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning, Nov. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Titans offensive coordinator arrested for speeding, DUI

Nov. 18, 2022 10:39 AM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) drags Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) into the end zone as Walker scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Walker, a three-time Pro Bowl tight end, finally retired Tuesday from the NFL after 14 seasons––nearly three years after his final game. A new job helped Walker realize that the time to transition had arrived. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Walker retires after 14 NFL seasons with Niners, Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 18, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks to the media after the firing of NFL football head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dan Snyder and other billionaires who own the NFL's teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - The Tennessee Titans play an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2018. The Tennessee Titans have lined up the last financing for an estimated $2.1 billion domed stadium that will put the franchise in position to host a Super Bowl once the new building opens with a target date of the beginning of the 2026 season. The Titans and Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced the agreement at a news conference Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, providing $760 million in bonds issued by the Metro Sports Authority in a deal that still must be approved by the Metro Nashville City Council. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Titans, Nashville set final piece of deal for new stadium

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 17, 2022 03:01 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) runs through drills during NFL football training camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Titans safety Kevin Byard's alma mater retiring his number

Aug. 04, 2022 06:54 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks to players at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans add assistant coaches, scouting interns for camp

Jun. 21, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

FILE Fans watch the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts play in an NFL football game in Nissan Stadium, Sept. 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans have taken a big step closer to a new, enclosed stadium estimated to cost between $1.9 billion and $2.2 billion that can help Music City bid to host events like a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Titans closer to new stadium with $500 million from state

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 22, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphin defenders Vern Den Herder and Norris Thomas (41) go after Houston Oilers wide receiver Ken Burrough (00) during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 24, 1978, in Miami. Burrough, who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. He was 73. Burrough's family announced the death, saying died at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo, File)
Former Oilers star receiver Ken Burrough dies at 73

Feb. 24, 2022 08:07 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, and general manager Jon Robinson walk on the field before a practice in Nissan Stadium during NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans have extended the contracts of general manager Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel to keep them around for years to come, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Titans extend contracts for GM Robinson, coach Vrabel

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 08, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (2) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Hired to win titles, Vrabel has Titans atop all of AFC

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 13, 2022 05:23 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Curley Culp dies at 75

By Dave Skretta Nov. 27, 2021 02:54 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Curley Culp, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win their first Super Bowl during a 14-year NFL...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a touchdown pass against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Latest: Cardinals win again, own NFL's best record

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 11:47 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches play during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Titans and Hall of Famers to honor the late Bum Phillips

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2021 01:24 PM EDT