Tennessee Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk issued a statement April 28 after president of football operations Chad Brinker resigned after spending three years with the franchise.
"When we first met Chad, it was clear he was an exceptional talent with deep knowledge of the game and the ability to connect big-picture strategy to execution," she said in a statement released by the team. "While it is difficult to lose him, I understand his decision and will do whatever I can to support him. I wish he, Rachelle, and their family the absolute best as they prepare for what’s next and thank them for their dedication and loyalty to the Tennessee Titans.”
"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."
The Titans are coming off back-to-back 3-14 seasons.
Brinker was with the Green Bay Packers until 2023 and was assistant general manager under former GM Ran Carthon with the Titans. He led the search to hire current general manager Mike Borgonzi. Brinker was given final say on roster matters during Borgonzi's first year, but that officially changed after last season.
Paul Skrbina is a sports enterprise reporter covering the Predators, Titans, Nashville SC, local colleges and local sports for The Tennessean. Reach him at pskrbina@tennessean.com and on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) @paulskrbina.
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