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Titans Hire New EVP of Football Ops
22 May
Summary
- Dave Gardi hired as new EVP of football operations.
- Gardi previously worked for the Washington Commanders.
- This hire confirms belief in the current front-office structure.
The Tennessee Titans recently announced the appointment of Dave Gardi as their new executive vice president of football operations. This hiring essentially fills the void left by Chad Brinker, who departed the team in late April. The move signals owner Amy Adams Strunk's sustained belief in the current front-office organization.
Gardi joins the Titans following a two-year tenure with the Washington Commanders in a comparable front-office capacity. His prior experience includes 21 years at the NFL league office in diverse roles. The Titans' official release states Gardi will oversee football administration, strategy, analytics, information systems, video, equipment, team operations, and security.
These duties closely mirror those previously held by Brinker, ensuring that General Manager Ran Carthon can remain focused on football-specific improvements. Gardi's extensive background in legal, policy, football initiatives, salary cap management, and business operations related to football suggests he is not seeking a general manager-like position.
Gardi will report directly to Carthon, clearly establishing Carthon's position at the top of the Titans' front-office hierarchy below ownership. This decision reinforces Adams Strunk's commitment to both Carthon and the established power structure, promoting continuity and stability within the organization.
