Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of 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 known as the Houston Oilers, the team was founded 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 during their time 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, including two players rushing for 2,000 yards in a single season.

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, winning big games and making it to the championship several times. Over the years, the team moved to different stadiums and had many players come and go.

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 big championship game, the Super Bowl.

Through the years, the Titans had many ups and downs. 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. After that, the team went through more changes with new players and coaches.

In recent years, the Titans have had some tough seasons. In 2024, they had a very 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 for many years.

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 several long-standing rivalries with other teams in the league. They share strong competition 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 some memorable games and moments in the team's history.

Culture

During the Tennessee Titans' first season in their new stadium, fans started calling the end zones the "Flame Pit" and wore flame-shaped headgear, known as "Flameheads". These costumes became popular in the early 2000s, especially when the team reached Super Bowl XXXIV. The flames connect to ancient stories where a giant named Prometheus 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. In the last part 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, their overall record is 482 wins, 529 losses, and 6 ties.

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 talented players over the years. Some of the top players in the team's history include Warren Moon for passing yards, Eddie George for rushing yards, and Ernest Givens for receiving yards. These players helped shape the team's success and are remembered by fans.

†: Moon granted his permission for first overall pick quarterback Cam Ward to wear it in (/wiki/2025_Tennessee_Titans_season).

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 many coaches who help guide the team. The fans are also an important part of supporting the team.

Current staff

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

Starting in 2011, the Titans made a deal to let people listen to home games on SiriusXM. Most of their games during the preseason 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.