The Tennessee Titans are actively pursuing new leadership, scheduling interviews with two key members of the Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching staff despite the Chiefs’ disappointing 2025 season, signaling their intent to overhaul a franchise that has struggled for consecutive years.

Following a disastrous 2025 campaign that saw Kansas City finish 6-11, capped by a narrow 14-12 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, one might expect the Chiefs’ staff to be overlooked.

Yet Tennessee, coming off back-to-back 3-14 seasons, is undeterred and has requested interviews with Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, according to The Athletic.

This isn’t the first time Reid’s assistants have drawn NFL head coaching interest; Spagnuolo has been considered for multiple roles in recent years, while Nagy famously left Kansas City in 2017 to become the Chicago Bears head coach, earning AP Coach of the Year honors in his first season before finishing with a 34-31 record over four years.

The Titans’ search extends beyond Kansas City. They are also set to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, still in the playoffs, and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, highlighting Tennessee’s intent to evaluate a wide array of defensive-minded candidates.

Tennessee’s coaching situation this season has been tumultuous. After a series of early losses, head coach Brian Callahan was fired, with interim coach Mike McCory stepping in, who remains a candidate for the permanent role.

Part of the Titans’ connection to Kansas City lies with GM Mike Borgonzi, hired in 2025, who spent 15 years in the Chiefs’ front office from 2009 to 2024, likely influencing the organization’s interest in Reid’s assistants.

Matt Nagy, 47, left his Chiefs OC role in 2017 for Chicago, where he initially thrived. Rehired in 2023 as Kansas City’s offensive coordinator, he helped the franchise reach back-to-back Super Bowls before the 2025 collapse.

Reflecting on his return to Kansas City, Nagy told reporters in early January, “Everything that I went through in Chicago, it all happened for a reason. To be able to come back here in Kansas City and be here with Coach (Andy) Reid and all these players is special.”

He added, “Again, here we are at the end of the season, so this is the time where this stuff comes up. I’ve prepared for several years since I went through it at the right time.”

Steve Spagnuolo, 65, brings a storied résumé to the table. He first gained prominence when his New York Giants defense defeated the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, later earning the St. Louis Rams head coaching job from 2009 to 2011.

Spagnuolo eventually returned to the Giants, briefly serving as interim head coach in 2017, before joining Andy Reid in Kansas City as defensive coordinator in 2018. Over his career, he has four Super Bowl titles to his name.

Speaking ahead of Kansas City’s final game, Spagnuolo remained measured: “I’m involved in this (the final game in Kansas City), but listen, I’m a prideful guy. We’ll see what happens at the end of the year.”

Tennessee’s interest in Nagy and Spagnuolo demonstrates the organization’s willingness to look past a single poor season, instead valuing experience, leadership, and proven systems under a respected head coach like Andy Reid.

For the Titans, securing a head coach capable of instilling culture, discipline, and strategic versatility is a priority, given their consecutive losing seasons and the need for stability at the top.

Both candidates offer distinct appeals: Nagy brings offensive creativity and previous head coaching experience, while Spagnuolo provides a defensive pedigree and Super Bowl-winning experience in high-pressure environments.

With the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaching and a thorough search underway, Tennessee is sending a clear message: they are leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of a leader capable of reversing the team’s fortunes.

The coming weeks will reveal whether the Titans’ gamble on Chiefs staffers will pay off, potentially setting the stage for a dramatic turnaround in Nashville.