Chad Brinker, the Tennessee Titans executive who rose from assistant general manager to president of football operations in his embattled three-plus year run with the franchise, has resigned.

"It has been an honor to serve as president of football operations of the Tennessee Titans," Brinker said in a statement. "Over the years, I've understood and embraced my role as the leader of the football strategy, but as I've spent less time in personnel, I have a renewed conviction that it is time to return to what I love and move towards my next chapter. I'm grateful for (controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk's) understanding in my decision, and for allowing me to pursue other opportunities.

"I'm proud of the work we've done over the past three years ― under challenging circumstances ― to begin the process of getting the Titans football organization back on track, not the least of which was last year's general manager search. I believe the Titans have exceptional people and long-term stability at the general manager position and throughout the scouting department. While there is work to be done, I believe we've laid the foundation to restore the Titans to its rightful place as a sustainable, winning program.

"My family and I will always be grateful for Amy's belief and trust in me, and for our time in Tennessee."

Brinker came to the Titans from the Green Bay Packers in 2023, working as assistant general manager under former GM Ran Carthon. He led the search to hire current GM Mike Borgonzi. In Borgonzi's first year as GM, Brinker was given final say on roster matters, but that role was flipped to be in Borgonzi's hands starting at the end of the 2025 season.

Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on X @nicksuss. Subscribe to the Talkin’ Titans newsletter for updates sent directly to your inbox.

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