Titans tap Gardi for top football role
The Tennessee Titans have named Dave Gardi as their executive vice president of football operations, a move that consolidates the franchise’s football decision‑making under a single, seasoned executive.
Gardi arrives after a 21‑year tenure with the NFL, where he most recently served as senior vice president of the Washington Commanders and before that spent a decade as the league’s senior vice president of football operations.
In his new role he will supervise a broad portfolio that includes football administration, strategy, analytics, research, video, equipment, team operations and security, reporting directly to general manager Mike Borgonzi.
The appointment comes as the Titans replace Chad Brinker, who departed after more than three years in the front office and whose departure was linked to the 2026 NFL Draft cycle.
Both Gardi and Borgonzi share a collegiate connection at Brown University, a background that the organization believes will facilitate a seamless transition and continued strategic alignment.
The restructuring reflects the Titans’ intent to sharpen their competitive edge, leveraging Gardi’s deep knowledge of the league’s rulebook, contract negotiations and salary‑cap intricacies.