Saleh told Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team that the Titans will play with speed and confidence from start to finish, and that players should show who they are, even as they back it up with physical play.
The vision comes as Tennessee searches for a true culture change after two aimless seasons under Brian Callahan, a stretch in which the Titans won only six games and missed the playoffs since 2021.
Since taking the job on Jan. 22, Saleh has moved quickly, including a defensive-coordinator search while Tennessee hired former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll as its offensive coordinator.
In 2025, Saleh returned to the San Francisco 49ers as defensive coordinator and helped an injured defense improve from 29th in scoring defense in 2024 to 13th in 2025, highlighting his impact on that side of the ball.
Prior to joining Tennessee, Saleh spent four seasons as the Jets’ head coach, a tenure without a winning season but credited with lifting a moribund franchise; since his departure, the Jets have not won more than five games in a season.
This summary draws on reporting from Ari Meirov via The 33rd Team, as relayed by ClutchPoints.
