Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They play in the National Football League (NFL) in the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The Titans play their home games at Nissan Stadium, and they will move to a new domed stadium with the same name in 2027.

Originally called the Houston Oilers, the team started in 1959 by Bud Adams in Houston, Texas. They were part of the American Football League and later joined the NFL in 1970. The team won two AFL championships and four division titles when they were in Houston.

In 1997, the team moved to Nashville, first playing in Memphis and then in Nashville. They became the Tennessee Titans in 1999 when they moved into their new stadium. The Titans played in Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000. Over the years, they have had many successful seasons, with players like Steve McNair, Eddie George, Chris Johnson, and Derrick Henry helping the team achieve great moments.

History

Main articles: Houston Oilers and History of the Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans started as the Houston Oilers in 1959. They were part of a new football league and played in Houston, Texas. The team had some great moments early on.

In 1995, the team moved from Houston to Tennessee. They played in Memphis for a short time before settling in Nashville. In 1998, they changed their name to the Tennessee Titans. In 1999, they had a great season and almost made it to the Super Bowl.

The Titans have had many ups and downs over the years. They made the playoffs several times but also had seasons where they didn’t do very well. In 2018, a new coach joined the team, and they started to do better again. They made it to a big game in 2019 but lost.

In recent years, the Titans have had some tough seasons. In 2024, they had a hard time and finished near the bottom of the league. They are looking to build a stronger team for the future.

Logos and uniforms

When the Tennessee Titans first started as the Houston Oilers in 1960, their logo showed an oil rig. This logo stayed mostly the same until the team became the Titans in 1999. The Oilers wore blue or white jerseys with red trim and white pants.

In 1999, when the team became the Titans, they introduced a new logo with three stars and a large "T". Their uniforms now had white helmets, red trim, and either navy or white jerseys. Over the years, the Titans have used many different uniform combinations, including special throwback uniforms that remember their time as the Oilers. In 2018, they introduced new uniforms with navy blue, Titans blue, and white colors. Most recently, in 2026, the Titans showed off a new logo and uniforms that honor their history and colors.

Rivalries

The Tennessee Titans have long-standing rivalries with other teams in the league. They compete strongly with their three division opponents: the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts. These rivalries have created many exciting moments over the years.

They also have historic rivalries with teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills. These matchups have produced memorable games and moments in the team's history.

Culture

During the Tennessee Titans' first season in their new stadium, fans called the end zones the "Flame Pit" and wore flame-shaped headgear, called "Flameheads". These costumes became popular in the early 2000s, especially when the team reached Super Bowl XXXIV. The flames connect to stories about a giant named Prometheus who gave fire to people.

The Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders perform at every home game and join the team's mascot, T-Rac, at events. T-Rac, a raccoon — the state animal of Tennessee — first appeared in 1999 and appears at all games and community events.

Every home game has special traditions. Near the end of the game, a video plays with a player shouting, "the pain train's coming!" followed by music. After the team earns a first down, fans all shout together, just like characters from an old movie.

Season-by-season records

Main article: List of Tennessee Titans seasons

The Tennessee Titans have been playing since 1960. As of the 2025 season, they have had many wins and losses.

Player information

Further information: List of Tennessee Titans players, List of Tennessee Titans starting quarterbacks, and List of Tennessee Titans first-round draft picks

The Tennessee Titans have had many great players. Some of the best players include Warren Moon for passing, Eddie George for running, and Ernest Givens for catching the ball. These players helped the team succeed and are remembered by fans.

†: Moon allowed first overall pick quarterback Cam Ward to wear it.

Pro Football Hall of Fame members

Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Main article: Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Franchise leaders

Bold denotes still active with team

Italics denote still active but not with team

Passing yards (regular season) (as of end of 2024 season)

• 1. Warren Moon (33,685)
• 2. Steve McNair (27,141)
• 3. George Blanda (19,149)
• 4. Dan Pastorini (16,864)
• 5. Ryan Tannehill (14,111)
• 6. Marcus Mariota (13,207)
• 7. Vince Young (8,098)
• 8. Kerry Collins (6,804)
• 9. Ken Stabler (5,190)
• 10. Pete Beathard (5,128)

Rushing yards (regular season) (as of end of 2024 season)

• 1. Eddie George (10,009)
• 2. Derrick Henry (9,502)
• 3. Earl Campbell (8,574)
• 4. Chris Johnson (7,965)
• 5. Lorenzo White (4,079)
• 6. Hoyle Granger (3,514)
• 7. Steve McNair (3,439)
• 8. Mike Rozier (3,426)
• 9. Charley Tolar (3,277)
• 10. Ronnie Coleman (2,769)

Receiving yards (regular season) (as of end of 2024 season)

• 1. Ernest Givens (7,935)
• 2. Drew Hill (7,477)
• 3. Ken Burrough (6,906)
• 4. Charley Hennigan (6,823)
• 5. Haywood Jeffires (6,119)
• 6. Derrick Mason (6,114)
• 7. Delanie Walker (5,888)
• 8. Frank Wycheck (4,958)
• 9. Nate Washington (4,591)
• 10. Drew Bennett (4,033)

Coaching staff

Head coaches

Main article: List of Tennessee Titans head coaches

The Tennessee Titans have coaches who help guide the team. Fans also support the team.

Current staff

The Titans have coaches who work together to lead the team each season.

Radio and television

Main article: List of Tennessee Titans broadcasters

The Tennessee Titans have a radio network to broadcast their games. For many years, the main radio station was WKDF 103.3-FM. Since 2010, WGFX 104.5-FM is the main station. Taylor Zarzour tells what is happening in each game, and Larry Stone gives updates on scores and player injuries. The Titans Radio Network reaches listeners on 70 different stations.

Starting in 2011, the Titans allowed people to listen to home games on SiriusXM. Most preseason games are shown on WKRN-TV, an ABC station in Nashville. For regular season games, different local stations show the games depending on who the Titans are playing that week.