WEEK 2 2023 - TITANS vs CHARGERS

TENNESSEE TITANS GAMEDAY

TENNESSEE TITANS VS. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 | NISSAN STADIUM

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TENNESSEE TITANS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

JUSTIN

CHRIS

Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks

JASON HOUGHTALING Offensive Line

MATT JONES Offensive Line Assistant

BOBBY KING Inside Linebackers

ZAK KUHR Inside Linebackers Assistant

ANTHONY LEVINE Special Teams Assistant

LORI LOCUST Defensive Quality Control

CHARLES LONDON Pass Game Coordinator/ Quarterbacks

CLINTON MCMILLAN Defensive Line Assistant ROB MOORE Wide Receivers

PAT O’HARA Passing Game Analyst

JUSTIN OUTTEN Run Game Coordinator/ Running Backs

FRANK PIRAINO Director Of Sports Performance

TOM QUINN Special Teams Assistant

HALEY ROBERTS Sports Performance Assistant

TYLER ROUSE Sports Performance Assistant

LUKE STOCKER Offensive Assistant

JOHN STREICHER Director Of Football Administration

MIKE SULLIVAN Assistant Offensive Line

TERRELL WILLIAMS Assistant Head CoachDefense/Defensive Line)

TENNESSEE TITANS

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

AS OF SEPT. 8, 2023

HEAD COACH BRANDON STALEY ASSISTANT COACHES

DERRICK ANSLEY Defensive Coordinator

RYAN FICKEN Special Teams Coordinator

KELLEN MOORE Offensive Coordinator

TOM ARTH Passing Game Specialist

CHRIS BEATTY Wide Receivers

TOM DONATELL Defensive Passing Game Coordinator/Secondary

DERRICK FOSTER Running Backs

CHRIS GOULD Assistant Special Teams

WILL HARRIS Assistant Secondary

MIKE HIESTAND Front Seven Specialist

JEFF HOWARD Linebackers

KEVIN KOGER Tight Ends

ROBERT MUSCHAMP Defensive Quality Control

BRENDAN NUGENT Offensive Line

DOUG NUSSMEIER Quarterbacks

JAY RODGERS Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line

SHAUN SARRETT Assistant Offensive Line

PHIL SERCHIA Offensive Assistant

GIFF SMITH Outside Linebackers

JOHN TIMU Assistant Defensive Line

PAT WHITE Offensive Assistant

CHANDLER WHITMER Offensive Quality Control

ANTHONY LOMANDO Director of Sports Performance

JONATHAN BROOKS Head Strength & Conditioning

LUCIUS JORDAN Assistant Strength & Conditioning

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

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AMY ADAMS STRUNK

CONTROLLING OWNER/CO-CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Amy Adams Strunk assumed the role of controlling owner of the team in March 2015. She also serves as the co-chairman of the franchise’s Board of Directors.

In her time as controlling owner Strunk has transformed the franchise through her vision, commitment and decisions that have set the team on an ascending trajectory. Team President/CEO Burke Nihill, General Manager Ran Carthon and Head Coach Mike Vrabel have been tasked with executing her vision. Additionally, she has annually committed significant resources to upgrade Nissan Stadium and the team’s practice facility, Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. Strunk also continues to grow the administrative staff for the franchise with significant additions across all departments.

All those changes and investments translated to success on the field as the Titans went from a three-win team in 2015, to posting six consecutive winning seasons (2016-21), playoff berths in four of the last six years, a trip to the AFC Championship game in 2019, back-to-back division titles (2020, 2021) and the top seed in the AFC playoffs in 2021. It was the franchise’s first division title since 2008, first consecutive division titles since 1960-62, first appearance in the AFC Championship game since 2002, and the streak of six consecutive winning seasons was the longest in the “Titans era” (1999-present).

Her direction and leadership were instrumental for state and local government approval in 2023 of a new, enclosed stadium on the east bank of the Cumberland River, which is slated to open in 2027.

In the spring of 2018, she collaborated with Nashville city officials to secure the 2019 NFL Draft for downtown Nashville. By any measure, the 2019 NFL Draft was the most successful in NFL history, drawing a record 600,000 fans to downtown Nashville over the three-day event and setting television ratings records. In June of 2019, Strunk was honored by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame as the “Tennessean of the Year,” for her role in bringing the NFL Draft to Nashville and her work to transform the franchise into a consistent winner. Impacting communities has been an important centerpiece of her ownership tenure. In 2021, a combined $200,000 (monetary donation and in-kind aid) went to support the Waverly (Tenn.) community following devastating flooding. When

a tornado struck Nashville and Middle Tennessee in 2020, Strunk stepped up to donate $1 million from the Titans Foundation to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help those affected by the disaster. In July 2019, Strunk presented $450,000 in grant funding to 10 local non-profit organizations.

One of the daughters of Titans franchise founder K.S. “Bud” Adams, Jr., Strunk was raised on football and is proud of her father’s role in founding the American Football League as well as the decades of leadership he provided not only to the Titans franchise, but also to the National Football League. Her goal is to build upon that legacy and establish the Titans as one of the league’s elite franchises.

An independent businesswoman for more than 30 years, Strunk formerly served as President of both Kenada Farms and the Little River Oil and Gas Company. She has also been significantly involved in the family’s farming and ranching businesses.

“I believe in hiring good people and letting them do their jobs,” said Strunk. “Everything should revolve around what’s best for the Titans and not around the owner. While I talk frequently with the leaders of the Titans as I do with all of our family’s companies, the people in our football operations need the control and latitude necessary to create an exciting and competitive team.

“Our business staff needs the same freedom in order for our organization to reach its full potential and to continue to create a first-class fan experience at Nissan Stadium. Decisions will always be made based on what is best for the team to reach our goals of becoming one of the elite franchises of the NFL and enriching the communities of Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

“Nashville is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing cities in the nation with a very promising future,” said Strunk. “We are proud to be a part of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, and we want the Titans to be a leader in providing opportunities for people and businesses in the city and the region to achieve their dreams.”

In 2016, Strunk was appointed to the NFL’s Hall of Fame Committee. Her appointment continues a family legacy, as her father was a long-time member of the committee. Additionally, in 2017, Strunk was named to the Board of Trustees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in history, Strunk is an avid horse enthusiast whose other interests include farming, ranching, tennis and a variety of other outdoor activities. She also served as a volunteer coach of both the boys and girls

varsity tennis teams at her daughter’s high school. Never one to turn down a challenge, during the 2017 offseason, Strunk accepted an invitation to skydive with members of the Army’s Golden Knights to kick off draft week.

Strunk is married to her husband Bill. She has three children — Tracy, Tommy, and Blanche, who are all avid sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts.

BURKE NIHILL

Burke Nihill is in his eighth season with the Titans, and his fourth as the team’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He joined the organization as General Counsel in 2016.

During his time with the Titans, Burke has overseen the team’s bid for Nashville’s recordbreaking 2019 NFL Draft, the expansion and renovation of the practice facility, and more recently, the approval of a public-private partnership to build a new, enclosed stadium in the midst of a transformational new town center on Nashville’s East Bank.

Among his first projects as CEO, Burke led the team’s development of a new mission statement – “Win, Serve, Entertain” – which has become a centering statement for the franchise. The statement guides strategy and decision-making throughout the organization, from the football

team and content creators to human resources and fan engagement.

In his previous roles with the team, Burke led the club’s legal and human resources functions and worked on club initiatives related to state and local government, company culture, and general business planning and strategy for both the Titans and Nissan Stadium.

Before joining the Titans, Burke worked in various legal and management roles across a range of industries, including technology, big-box retail and professional services.

Burke received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University and his law degree with honors from ChicagoKent College of Law.

Burke lives in the Nashville area, with his wife, Holly, and their three children.

ADOLPHO BIRCH

Adolpho Birch is in his fourth season with the Titans. His responsibilities include league and legal affairs, government relations, DEI efforts, community impact and the Titans Foundation.

Since returning to Nashville, Birch has been a catalyst for enhancing the team’s Community Impact footprint and reformulating the vision and reach of the Titans Foundation. He also has taken on a key role in the advancement of a new stadium and development along the city’s East Bank, working with City and State officials and leading stakeholder engagement efforts throughout the state.

As an advisor to Commissioners Paul Tagliabue and Roger Goodell, Birch held multiple senior-level roles during his 23-year tenure at NFL headquarters. Prior to joining the Titans, Birch served as the NFL’s Senior Vice President of Labor Policy & League Affairs, overseeing the negotiation and enforcement of policies critical to the integrity of the game, including those on substances of abuse, performance-enhancing drugs, gambling and personal conduct. He also advanced the NFL’s legislative and governmental efforts on key issues such as youth concussion prevention and treatment, the league’s tax status and the FCC’s blackout rule. Leading the NFL’s player engagement efforts, he focused on continuing education, financial education, career development and clinical assistance designed to support player and employee off-field success.

Birch began his career as a judicial law clerk for Thomas Wiseman, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, then as an associate at Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston. A Nashville native and graduate of Father Ryan High School, Birch earned degrees from Harvard University and Vanderbilt University School of Law.

Birch serves on several professional and philanthropic governing boards, including the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust; Sports Lawyers Association; Partnership Tennessee; and the Business of Sports School in New York. In May 2021, he was elected to the Board of Directors for Ingram Industries. That same month, he was named a director and committee chair for the federally established Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. In January 2022, he was appointed to the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission. He was named a Best of the Bar honoree by the Nashville Business Journal in 2021 and 2022.

His father, A.A. Birch, Jr., was the first African American Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In 2006, the City of Nashville named its new criminal justice building after him. His mother, Dr. Janet Scott Birch, was a longtime Professor of Clinical Psychology at Meharry Medical College and active community organizer.

SHANNON MYERS

Shannon Myers is SVP, Chief Financial Officer for the Tennessee Titans. She originally joined the franchise as Vice President of Finance in 2021.

Myers oversees the financial operations and information technology needs for the Tennessee Titans, Nissan Stadium and the Tennessee Titans Foundation. Her primary responsibilities include management of all corporate accounting and financial reporting, as well as establishing budgets, forecasting and managing cash flow. In addition, she oversees the club’s people and culture team which focuses on employee engagement, employee development and benefits and compensation administration, while ensuring the club prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion. Myers is also the executive sponsor for the Titans Professional Women’s Network and the Sustainability Committee.

Prior to joining the club, Myers worked in public accounting with Ernst & Young (EY) in Nashville for over 10 years. As an Assurance Senior Manager with EY, she advised clients on technical accounting issues, financial reporting requirements, process improvement opportunities and strengthening internal controls. While at EY, she held several leadership roles including co-leading the Nashville Professional Women’s Network, founding/leading the Nashville Working Mom’s Network, serving on the Nashville People Advisory Forum, and serving as a member of the EY Faculty Network instructing various internal EY training events.

Myers is a native of Portage, Mich. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where she was captain of the softball team her senior season and majored in accounting. She is currently a registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Tennessee. Family is very important to her as she enjoys spending time with her husband, Graham, and their three boys. She is also passionate about sustainability and serving in the community with her fellow Titans family.

ADAM NUSE

Adam Nuse is SVP, Chief Revenue Officer for the Tennessee Titans. Nuse joined the Titans in 2021 and has held several other roles including Senior VP, Business Operations.

Nuse leads the team’s revenue generating areas, including Ticketing, Corporate Partnerships, Client Services & Hospitality and Stadium Events & Experience.

Prior to joining the Titans in 2021, Nuse spent five seasons as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Nashville Sounds, overseeing all day-to-day operations related to the organization. Under his leadership, the Sounds broke attendance records and were regularly recognized by industry publications as leaders in operational excellence and fan experience. Most recently in 2019, Baseball America awarded the Sounds with its prestigious Freitas Award in recognition of the club’s community involvement, long-term business success and consistent operational excellence.

Nuse currently serves on the Nashville Sports Council Board of Directors and the Nashville Sports Authority’s Women’s Professional Sports Committee. He also serves on the board of directors for Boy Scouts of America, Middle Tennessee and the Bowling Green East Little League. The Texas native holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree in sports administration from Wichita State University, and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Western Kentucky University.

He enjoys spending his time with his wife Sarah, and three children Lucy, Lola, and Hank.

DANIEL WERLY

Daniel Werly is SVP, Chief Operating Officer for the Tennessee Titans. Werly joined the Titans in 2020 and has held several other roles including General Counsel and Chief of Staff.

Werly oversees the legal, compliance, strategic operations, business strategy and stadium operations departments for the Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium.

Prior to joining the Titans, Werly was the first General Counsel of Major League Soccer’s Nashville Soccer Club and worked at several law firms, primarily focusing on representing professional sports teams and leagues. He sits on the boards of W.O. Smith School of Music and the Pedigree Foundation and is on the Advisory Board of the American Bar Association’s Sports Division. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School and Charleston School of Law.

Werly is a native of Libertyville, Ill. He earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University (Ohio), majoring in Sports Studies and Business Legal Studies, and his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He resides in Nashville with his wife Liz, sons Jack and Campbell, and their dog Birdie.

RAN CARTHON GENERAL MANAGER

The Tennessee Titans hired Ran Carthon as the franchise’s 14th General Manager in January. Carthon joined the Titans after spending six seasons (2017-22) with the San Francisco 49ers, including the last two as the team’s Director of Player Personnel.

Carthon brought 15 years of scouting experience from multiple teams to Tennessee. While in San Francisco, he was the 49ers Director of Pro Personnel for four seasons (2017-20) and then promoted to Director of Player Personnel for the last two seasons (2021-22). In his role as Director of Player Personnel, Carthon was responsible for evaluating the top college prospects and assisting in the construction of the pro free agent board and evaluations. He joined the 49ers when Head Coach Kyle Shanahan and General Manager John Lynch took over in 2017 and played a part in

the team’s success, which includes three playoff appearances, two division titles and an NFC Championship in 2019. Additionally, the 49ers had nine players account for 13 total Pro Bowl selections in the last two seasons (seven selections in 2021 and six in 2022) – evidence of the talented roster the personnel staff amassed.

In his first offseason with the Titans Carthon reworked the roster adding wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, tackle Andre Dillard, outside linebacker Arden Key, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, tight end Trevon Wesco and linebacker Luke Gifford in free agency. In his first draft, offensive lineman Peter Skoronski and quarterback Will Levis were selected in the first two rounds.

Before joining San Francisco, Carthon spent five seasons (2012-16) with the St. Louis/Los Angeles

Rams as their Director of Pro Personnel. He entered the NFL scouting world as a pro scout with the Atlanta Falcons for four years (2008-11).

As a player, Carthon spent three seasons in the NFL (2004-06) primarily with the Indianapolis Colts, after entering the league as an undrafted college free agent. At the University of Florida, he tallied 1,353 career rushing yards over four seasons and was part of the Gators 2000 SEC Championship team.

Carthon was raised in an NFL family with his dad, Maurice, having a distinguished playing and coaching career. His father played for the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts, and he coached for New England, New York Jets, Detroit, Dallas, Cleveland, Arizona and Kansas City.

Following his playing career, Carthon received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Florida in 2008. As a member of the Rams (2013) and 49ers (2018) he was selected to participate in the NFL Career Development Symposium at the Wharton School of Business. And in 2022, he took part in the inaugural NFL coach and front office accelerator program.

MIKE VRABEL HEAD COACH

MIKE VRABEL’S

COACHING TIMELINE:

2018-23: HEAD COACH, TENNESSEE TITANS

2017: DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, HOUSTON TEXANS

2014-16: LINEBACKERS, HOUSTON TEXANS

2012-13: DEFENSIVE LINE, OHIO STATE

2011: LINEBACKERS, OHIO STATE

PLAYING TIMELINE:

2009-10: LINEBACKER, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

2001-08: LINEBACKER, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

1997-2000: LINEBACKER, PITTSBURGH STEELERS

1993-96: DEFENSIVE END, OHIO STATE

Mike Vrabel is in his sixth season with the Titans after being named the 19th head coach in franchise history on Jan. 20, 2018.

During his first five seasons in Tennessee, Vrabel led the Titans to a 50-37 overall record, four winning seasons, three postseason appearances, two division titles and appearance in an AFC Championship game.

Vrabel, who enters 2023 as the NFL’s ninth-longest tenured head coach with his current team, is the organization’s fourth head coach to serve for at least five complete seasons, joining Wally Lemm (1966–1970), Bum Phillips (1975–1980) and Jeff Fisher (1994–2010). Measured against each member of the group in years one through five of their respective terms, Vrabel’s 50 wins from 2018 to 2022 set a new benchmark, and his .575 winning percentage (50-37) ranked second behind only Phillips, who was 48-32 (.600) in his initial five years with the Oilers.

Vrabel finished the 2022 campaign ranked third in Titans/ Oilers history in total career wins among head coaches. His 50 wins trailed only franchise Ring of Honor members Fisher (147) and Phillips (59).

With playoff appearances in 2019, 2020 and 2021, Vrabel became the sixth head coach in Oilers/Titans history to coach at least three playoff teams. The others are Fisher (six), Jack Pardee (four), Phillips (three), Jerry Glanville (three) and Lemm (three). The Titans won back-to-back AFC South titles in 2020 and 2021, marking the first time the organization accomplished the feat since the Oilers won the first three AFL Eastern division titles from 1960 to 1962. The team had not gone to the playoffs in three consecutive seasons since a seven-year postseason stretch by the Oilers from 1987 to 1993.

Situationally, Vrabel’s teams have fared well among the NFL leaders in several categories. From 2018 to 2022, the Titans had a .640 winning percentage in three-point games (16-9), which ranked second in the league behind only the Green Bay Packers (.658). In the same period, their .855 winning percentage (47-8) in regular season games in which they had a fourth-quarter lead tied for sixth in the NFL. Vrabel’s team was 5-2 in overtime games from 2018 through 2022, tying the Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) for the second-most overtime wins behind the Las Vegas Raiders (73). On the road, the Titans were 28-18 (.561), tying for the league’s sixth-best road record.

From 2018 to 2022, the Titans had the NFL’s second-best rushing offense, averaging 139.9 yards per game on the ground. Only the Baltimore Ravens were better (170.8). The offense ranked first in the NFL in the red zone, scoring touchdowns on 66.8 percent of drives inside the opponent’s 20-yard line (173 of 259), and the Titans also had the NFL’s ninth-best team passer rating at 95.8.

On the other side of the ball, the Titans ranked fourth in rushing defense from 2018 to 2022, allowing 100.2 rushing yards per

contest. Also in that five-year stretch, the Titans were seventh in scoring defense (21.8 opponent points per game).

During the 2022 season, the Titans led the NFL in total number players used for the second consecutive season. A total of 86 players took the field for at least one game, partly as a result of 31 players being placed on injured reserve from the time the roster was cut to 53 players through the end of the campaign. The Titans relied heavily upon their youth, as rookies combined for 145 games played (tied for third in the NFL) and 56 starts (sixth).

The 2022 Titans led the NFL in rushing defense for the first time as a team since 2003. They allowed only 1,307 total rushing yards for a league-best average of 76.9 yards per contest—the second-best finish in franchise history (73.4 in 1960). The Titans also ranked third in third-down defense in 2022, allowing a conversion rate of 34.2 percent (77 of 225).

Following the 2021 season, Vrabel received one of the NFL’s highest honors when he was named the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year after directing the Titans to a 12-5 regularseason record. The Titans won the AFC South, and they claimed the top seed in the AFC playoff field for the first time since 2008. They did so despite needing to use 91 total players during the season—the most in NFL history in a non-strike year. From after the final preseason roster cuts through the end of the season, the team placed 26 different players on injured reserve and 21 different players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, plus additional practice squad players that received those designations.

The 2021 Titans ranked second in rushing defense (84.6 yards allowed per game), 12th in total defense (329.8), sixth on third down (36.7 percent), sixth in scoring defense (20.8 points per game) and ninth in sacks (43). Offensively, the Titans finished fifth in rushing (141.4 yards per game) despite missing Derrick Henry for nine games due to injury. The offense also ranked eighth on third down (43.6 percent), fifth in the red zone (63.9 percent) and first in goal-to-go efficiency (87.5 percent).

In 2020, the Titans made their second consecutive playoff appearance under Vrabel. The Titans won the 2020 AFC South title with an 11-5 record in the regular season, claiming their best record and first division title since going 13-3 in 2008. They finished with a 5-1 record within the division and a 6-2 mark in road games, all while navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Titans led the NFL in 2020 with a plus-11 turnover differential. Their 23 takeaways ranked seventh in the NFL, while their 12 turnovers were the second-fewest in the league and tied for the ninth-lowest number since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978.

The 2020 Titans tied for second place in total offense (396.4 yards per game) and ranked fourth in scoring offense (30.7 points per game). They became the first team in NFL history to generate at least 2,500 rushing yards (2,690) and 3,500 net passing yards (3,653) while surrendering 25 or fewer sacks (25). Their 6,343 total yards and 381 first downs established franchise records, while their 491 points amounted to the organization’s second-best total. The Titans joined the 1997 Detroit Lions as the only teams in NFL history to feature a 2,000-yard rusher (2,027 by Henry), a 3,000-yard passer (3,819 by Ryan Tannehill) and a 1,000-yard receiver (1,075 by A.J. Brown).

In 2019, Vrabel led the franchise to the AFC Championship game for the first time since 2002, after posting his second consecutive 9-7 mark in the regular season. His 20 wins over the first two seasons were the second most in franchise history (Pardee, 21 wins) and he became the first head coach to win multiple playoff games within the first two years. The 2019 Titans became just the third team since 1990 to bounce back from a 2-4 start (or worse) and reach a conference title game (2002, Titans and 1996, Jacksonville).

The 2019 squad ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in scoring margin (eighth, +71), turnover margin (sixth, +6), offensive yards per play (fourth, 6.12), rushing offense (third, 138.9 yards per game), red-zone efficiency (first, 75.6 percent), total touchdowns (tied for third, 54) and third-down defense (eight, 36.3 percent). Individually, Henry led the NFL in rushing, Tannehill was the league’s highest rated passer and Brown was the NFL’s leading rookie receiver.

In his first season as a head coach, Vrabel guided the Titans to a 9-7 record and to within one game of a playoff berth, all while enduring one of the NFL’s toughest schedules. The Titans played a league-high nine games during the regular season against seven eventual playoff qualifiers, and their four wins against playoff clubs tied for the most in the league. Only New England, the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina had as many. The Titans committed only 82 penalties in 2018. Not only was that number the best in franchise history over a 16-game season, but it was also the lowest total by an NFL team since 2014.

The Titans improved from having the 13th-ranked NFL defense in 2017 to an eighth-overall ranking in 2018 (333.4 yards allowed per game). They finished third in scoring defense at 18.9 points allowed per game, recording their best mark since 2008. The 2018 Titans defense also ranked second in the red zone (44.7 touchdown percentage), 10th on third down (36.6 percent), sixth in passing defense (216.9 yards per game), second in touchdowns allowed (32) and first in fourth-quarter defense (65.9 yards per game).

The 2018 Titans offense relied heavily upon a strong running attack. Averaging 126.4 rushing yards per game, the team upgraded from the NFL’s 15th-ranked rushing offense the year before Vrabel arrived to the seventh-ranked rushing offense in 2018.

Vrabel ascended quickly to his position as a head coach following a 14-year playing career as a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1997-2000), New England Patriots (200108) and Kansas City Chiefs (2009-10). He spent three years as an assistant coach at Ohio State (2011-13) and four years on the Houston Texans staff (2014-17), including 2017 as the defensive coordinator, before he was hired to his current post by Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk.

Vrabel’s accomplishments as a player included three Super Bowl wins (2001, 2003 and 2004), one Pro Bowl selection (2007) and an All-Pro honor (2007). He appeared in 206 NFL games and totaled 57 sacks, 496 tackles, 11 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 20 forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries. A cerebral and versatile athlete, he also saw action as a tight end and totaled 10 touchdown receptions. Additionally, his teams advanced to the playoffs eight times (20 postseason games), with Vrabel recording eight postseason sacks and two additional postseason touchdown receptions.

In May 2023, the Patriots organization and owner Robert Kraft announced that Vrabel had been voted by the team’s fans into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

Vrabel has spent his football life around accomplished leaders. After entering the NFL as a player in 1997, he played or coached under Bill Belichick, Bill Cowher, Romeo Crennel, Urban Meyer and Bill O’Brien. He gleaned attributes from each that helped form his philosophies as a head coach.

Upon arriving in Tennessee, Vrabel stated: “We want to build a culture around winning, competitiveness and toughness. Everything we do is going to be geared towards winning and being physical. We want to prepare our players so they know what to do, which will allow them to play fast and aggressive.”

Vrabel likewise made his own indelible impression on the same group of coaches. Upon the trade of Vrabel from the Patriots to the Chiefs in 2009, Belichick, who coached Vrabel his entire time in New England, made this comment: “Mike Vrabel epitomizes everything a coach could seek in a professional football player: toughness, intelligence, playmaking, leadership, versatility and consistency at the highest level. Behind the scenes, Mike’s wit and personality is one of the things we have all enjoyed about coming to work every day. The toughest aspect of my job is the day I stop coaching people like Mike, who did everything in his power to contribute to team success. Of all the players I have coached in

my career, there is nobody I enjoyed working with more than Mike.”

Vrabel joined the Titans after four seasons with O’Brien at the Houston Texans, spending the first three seasons (2014-16) coaching linebackers and one year (2017) as the team’s defensive coordinator. During his time in Houston, the Texans built one of the top defenses in the NFL and experienced tremendous success as a team, earning division titles in 2015 and 2016.

In 2017, Vrabel’s first year as a defensive coordinator, the Texans finished the campaign with 19 players on injured reserve. Despite the setbacks, he led the defense to the fifth-best thirddown percentage in the NFL and a franchise-record 3.97 yards per carry by opponents. Houston also had 18 different players record at least half a sack and 26 players tally at least one tackle for loss.

As the Texans linebackers coach from 2014-16, Vrabel helped mold several top-notch performers within his position group, including Jadeveon Clowney, Whitney Mercilus, Benardrick McKinney and Brian Cushing. During those three seasons, the Texans defense ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed per game (319.9) and net passing yards (218.4). Houston also ranked first in third-down defense (33.6 percent), fourth in opponent completion percentage (59.5) and sixth in points allowed per game (19.8).

The 2016 Texans ranked number one in the NFL – for the first time in franchise history – in total defense, surrendering only 301.3 yards per game. The defense also gave up the fewest first downs per game (17.0) and second-fewest net passing yards per game in the league (201.6). Clowney, Mercilus and McKinney all earned second-team All-Pro honors, while Clowney was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career after posting then personal bests with 52 tackles, six sacks, 16 tackles for loss and 17 quarterback hits. Mercilus led the team in sacks for the first time in his career with 7.5 quarterback takedowns and tied for the NFL lead with four defensive fumble recoveries. McKinney led the team with a then career-high 129 tackles and became the second player in franchise history with over 100 tackles and five sacks in a season.

The 2015 Texans had the top third-down defense in the NFL, allowing a 28.5 percent conversion rate, which was the lowest percentage in franchise history and the lowest by any NFL team since the 2003 Titans (27.7 percent). The 2015 defense also set a franchise mark with 45 sacks – 22.5 of which came from Vrabel’s linebacking corps. The 2015 squad also finished third in the NFL in net yards per game (310.2) and net passing yards allowed per game (210.4) and tied for seventh in points allowed per game (19.6). Cushing’s 110 tackles led the linebacking corps and were the third-highest mark of his career. Mercilus enjoyed the best year of his career as he set a personal high with 12 sacks.

Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks, Vrabel transitioned immediately from an NFL player to college coach. He started as the linebacker coach at Ohio State in 2011 and coached the defensive line from 2012–2013. In 2012, the Buckeyes finished the season undefeated at 12-0, and Vrabel was named Big Ten Recruiter of the Year by ESPN.com. That same season, he coached four Ohio State defensive linemen who were either drafted into the NFL or signed free agent contracts.

Vrabel was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (91st overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft after playing four years at Ohio State (1993-96). With the Buckeyes, he was a dominant performer, earning back-to-back All-American honors and becoming the first two-time winner of the Big Ten Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year Award (1995 and 1996). He graduated from Ohio State with a degree in exercise science.

Joined by former Ohio State teammates Luke Fickell and Ryan Miller, Vrabel co-founded the 2nd & 7 Foundation. The nonprofit’s mission is “to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of the community to pay it forward.” Founded in 1999 in Columbus, Ohio, the 2nd & 7 Foundation now has reading programs across the country. Students receive books from the foundation’s original “Hog Mollies” series.

A native of Akron, Ohio, Vrabel attended Walsh Jesuit High School. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons: Tyler and Carter.

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TENNESSEE TITANS NEW STADIUM APPROVAL

was always about more than football. This vote unlocks the East Bank Vision for Nashville’s next generation. It enables a true smart growth plan for the decades ahead. It will expand our transit network, create affordable housing, build parks and civic space, activate the waterfront, and drive resilience and sustainability.

After extensive collaboration with Metro Nashville Council, the Metropolitan Sports Authority and Mayor John Cooper, the Tennessee Titans received final approval from all governing bodies to move forward with plans to build a new, enclosed stadium set on Nashville’s East Bank.

Metro Nashville Council issued the final approval on Wednesday, April 26, in a vote of 26-12. The Metro Nashville Sports Authority, the owner and landlord of both the current and new stadium, unanimously approved the stadium agreement on April 4.

“For more than 25 years, Nashville, Tennessee, has been the Titans’ home, and with the approval of the new stadium agreement, we are grateful to know the Titans will be a part of this great city and state for decades to come,” said Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. “I remember the early days of our time here feeling all the promise and opportunity ahead, and I feel that same enthusiasm and excitement again today. We are thankful for the support of Mayor Cooper, Metro Council, the Sports Authority, the State of Tennessee, and most importantly, the people of Nashville and Tennessee as we all embark on this new chapter together.”

The stadium agreement includes a new 30-year lease and non-relocation agreement between the Titans and the Sports Authority. The terms of the new agreement remove the current obligation of Nashville’s General Fund to maintain and upgrade the stadium and returns 66 acres of land to the City of Nashville previously restricted by parking lots through 2039. The City has announced plans to include the returned property in the creation of a new neighborhood set along Nashville’s Cumberland River. The neighborhood, through new revenue sources generated by its development, is projected to bring in over a billion dollars to Nashville’s General Fund over its first 30 years of development.

The team will also contribute nearly $48 million over the life of the lease to the Nashville Needs Impact Fund, a fund directed by the Metro Council to support city needs such as public education, public transit, affordable housing, and several other areas.

“Tonight is a huge win for Nashville taxpayers,” said Nashville Mayor John Cooper. “We’ve eliminated a billiondollar liability created by an aging stadium lease and created a platform for the city to thrive for decades. This

Mayor Cooper continued: “It allows us to build a transformational north-south boulevard. From neighborhoods across the city, this plan will cut commute times by getting cars off the interstate for intracity trips. It will allow frequent, fast, affordable bus service with dedicated lanes connecting residents to jobs and new opportunities. This is how a city effectively manages growth. It creates a bright future for Nashville, and I’m grateful for Metro Council’s support and confidence in this plan.”

The stadium is currently estimated at 1.75 million square feet, with a capacity of approximately 60,000. It is anticipated to bring in year-round events, with aspirations to host Super Bowls, NCAA Final Fours, College Football Playoffs, Wrestlemanias, and more. It will also continue to host Tennessee State University home football games, extending the long-standing partnership between TSU and the Titans. The stadium will include a 12,000 square foot community space to host classes for local schools, job trainings, and other community-minded events.

Groundbreaking is expected to occur in early-to-mid 2024, with an opening anticipated in 2027. It will set a goal of achieving a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold certification. Titans games and other major events will continue to operate in the current Nissan Stadium until the new building opens.

“Today marks a huge milestone for both the Tennessee Titans organization and the City of Nashville as we move forward with plans for a new stadium,” said Titans President and CEO, Burke Nihill. “We are extremely excited about this building’s ability to host the world’s best and greatest events, but this agreement is about so much more than a stadium. This is a generational opportunity to address our city’s priorities and ensure its health and vitality for the next 30 years. Our city and our state have bright futures ahead, and we’re humbled by the opportunity to continue to be a part of it.”

The Titans are responsible for $840 million of stadium funding and any cost overruns. $500 million will come from a contribution from the State of Tennessee. The remaining $760 million of the $2.1 billion budget will come from revenue bonds issued by the Metro Sports Authority to be repaid through a one-percent increase in Davidson County’s hotel occupancy tax, in-stadium sales tax, 50 percent of sales tax from future development of the stadium’s campus, rent paid by the team, and a pre-existing ticket tax of three dollars per ticket sold that will carry over to the new building. The stadium budget includes stadiumrelated infrastructure required to open the building.

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ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

ADA drop-off is located at the south end of the stadium at 1st & Victory, near Lot J.

Wheelchairs can be rented at our Fan Services Window (Section 124). For guests needing wheelchair pickup and/or drop-off services, any of our Fan Services Representatives will be happy to assist. Guests with sensory needs can check out KultureCity Sensory Kits at our Fan Services window in Section 124 or visit our Sensory Room in Section 101. Sensory Kits include noise cancelling headphones, fidget items, and emotional rating cards. Our Sensory Room was designed by medical professionals specifically for the needs of those who may need a quieter and more secure environment while attending an event. We also have Quiet Areas located in the Mother’s Lounges at sections 310 and 337.

ALCOHOL POLICY

Guests attending events at Nissan Stadium must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages on property. Management reserves the right to check proof of age at any time. Violations of this alcohol policy may result in ejection and/or arrest. During Titans home games, alcohol sales end at the conclusion of the 3rd Quarter. For all other Nissan Stadium events, alcohol sales end 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

ANIMALS

Assistive animals for guests with disabilities are permitted in Nissan Stadium.

ATM MACHINES

Nissan Stadium is a cashless facility and does not offer ATMs. We accept credit card and mobile payment only, including all vendors, concession stands, bars, parking and retail locations. We offer cash conversion inside the stadium at the box office windows in sections 108, 123, 309, and 338. Guests can convert their cash into $20 gift cards that can be used throughout the venue.

AWAY GAME TICKETS AND TRAVEL PACKAGES

Tickets for away games are not available for purchase through our Titans Ticket Office. Guests should contact the opponent club for ticket availability (please note, other teams may sell out prior to the opening of the season).

BAG POLICY

We strongly encourage guests NOT to bring any type of bag to Nissan Stadium to expedite entry at the gates. If you need to bring personal items to the game, please familiarize yourself with our clear bag policy.

- Clear bags must be 12” x 12” x 6” or smaller. This includes clear cinch sacks, clear diaper bags, gallon ziploc bags, etc.

- Non-transparent bags, wallets and cases must not exceed 4.5” X 6.5” even if you are placing it inside` your larger clear bag. Please Note: Non-transparent bags (4.5” x 6.5” or smaller) are still subject to inspection by security personnel at the gates.

- The clear bag policy is in effect for Nissan Stadium events.

- Storage Lockers Available

- Lockers for oversized bags and prohibited items not allowed into the stadium are available for rent in the Nissan Stadium parking lot. Pricing starts at $10.

- No prohibited items will be accepted at the stadium gates for safekeeping.

- Please do not discard or hide prohibited items outside of the stadium gates and in the perimeter landscaping. All unattended items will be confiscated.

BANNERS AND SIGNS

Signs no larger than standard poster board (28” x 22”) are allowed in the stadium; however, they may not be affixed to any part of the stadium (railing, wall, etc.). Be sure the sign does not block the view of other patrons. Banners deemed objectionable will be removed and confiscated. Banners or flags on sticks or poles are strictly prohibited.

During concerts and other non-sporting events, permissible signage guidelines are subject to change based on artist and/or management discretion. All updates will be communicated via www. nissanstadium.com or on the Nissan Stadium social channels.

BICYCLE PARKING

Designated bicycle parking racks are located across the street from Gates 1, 3, 6, and 8.

BLANKETS

For cold and inclement weather, make sure you’re prepared. Blankets, jackets and coats are permissible. You are welcome to wear or carry these items as you approach the gate. Battery operated clothing is also permitted for entry.

BOX OFFICE HOURS

Nissan Stadium’s Ticket Office will only be available for walk up customer service on the day of an event. Please note the Box Office will be open 3 hours prior to an event start at Nissan Stadium.

BROADCASTING SCHEDULE

All Titans games can be heard on the Titans Radio Network in Nashville on its flagship station WGFX-FM (104.5). Out-of-town Titans preseason games can be seen on WKRN-TV (Channel 2). All Titans games, whether home or away, can be seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, or NFL Network affiliates.

CAMERA AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT

Still cameras are permitted in Nissan Stadium; however, a camera cannot be carried into the stadium in its own bag. Professional sized zoom lenses are not permitted. Please note, cases cannot be larger than 4.5” x 6.5” per the stadium’s Clear Bag Policy. Concerts and special events may have other restrictions or limitations on cameras and video devices. Please check www. nissanstadium.com for updates.

CASHLESS

Nissan Stadium accepts credit card and mobile payment only, including all vendors, concession stands, bars, parking and retail locations. We offer cash conversion inside the stadium at the box office windows in sections 108, 123, 309, and 338. Guests can convert their cash into $20 gift cards that can be used throughout Nissan Stadium.

CHARITY DRIVES

The Titans proudly partner with several local, non-profit organizations to collect needed items for the community. For the latest information on charity drives, visit https://twitter.com/ titanscommunity.

CHILD AGE RESTRICTIONS

Children under age two (2) may be held in an adult’s lap and are not required to have an event ticket.

CHILD CARE PRODUCTS

Children two and older need a ticket for entry. Children under the age of two may be seated in your lap.

THE FOLLOWING CHILD CARE PRODUCTS ARE PERMITTED:

- Clear diaper bags only

- Clear plastic bottles/sippy cups containing liquid for the child (children under two)

- Baby food, snacks and formula in plastic containers for children under two (no glass)

- Wipes (Place in clear Ziploc bag to expedite inspection and gate entry | Original packaging is permissible; however, it will need to be opened for a detailed inspection)

- Baby carrier/harness

COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS

We strive to always deliver a memorable stadium experience and welcome all feedback. Be sure to touch base with our Fan Services staff on event days and they will record your feedback as well!

CONCESSIONS

Nissan Stadium has partnered with local and national food brands to bring a variety of outstanding food and beverage options to our guests. There are 62 concession stands located throughout Nissan Stadium.

CONTAINER POLICY

For the safety of all our guests, containers cannot be carried into Nissan Stadium. This includes coolers, glass bottles and cans. If you have a medical need, please see any of our security staff members for assistance. Please note, empty, clear plastic water bottles are permissible.

DESIGNATED DRIVER

Fans of legal drinking age holding a valid driver’s license are eligible to become “Designated Drivers.” In return for signing a pledge not to drink alcoholic beverages during the game, and for accepting responsibility for driving other members of their group home,

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designated drivers will receive a token that can be redeemed at concession stands for free soft drinks during the game.

The Designated Driver sign up is located inside Gate 4/5.

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DONATION REQUESTS

Through the donation of autographed items for silent and live auctions, the Tennessee Titans are able to support the fundraising efforts of hundreds of local charities and community organizations each year. We make every effort to accommodate as many auction requests as possible, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee every donation request will be fulfilled.

Please note all donation requests must be submitted online four (4) weeks prior to your event date and your organization must have a valid IRC 501(c)3 tax exempt number. After you apply, you will receive updates through the DonationXchange platform. Please note, we are unable to donate game tickets.

DUPLICATE TICKETS

Ticketmaster is the only authorized ticketing partner of Nissan Stadium and the Tennessee Titans. The only authorized Titans ticket resale website is Ticketmaster’s NFL Ticket Exchange. If you purchase tickets from an unauthorized ticketing agent on the secondary market, you risk purchasing counterfeit or invalid tickets that may not gain stadium entry. The Nissan Stadium Ticket Office is only able to assist patrons who purchase from an authorized ticketing partner. For ticket solution day of game, please visit the ticket service windows behind section 108.

Keep in mind - For Tennessee Titans games, all game tickets are mobile. If you should choose to purchase tickets from an unauthorized third party:

• Stadium admission will be refused if tickets are invalid.

• Lost or stolen tickets purchased through a third party will not be replaced by the Ticket Office.

• Tickets can only be reissued to the ticket buyer of record with a valid photo I.D.

• If there is an error with your tickets, you are responsible for contacting the third party. The Ticket Office will not contact third party vendors.

• Nissan Stadium and the Tennessee Titans cannot refund any third-party tickets.

EJECTION

Nissan Stadium reserves the right to eject or to refuse admission to any persons whose behavior is or becomes unruly, or who use vulgar language or who participate in conduct that is a nuisance or is illegal. Such persons will have their tickets confiscated without refund and will be escorted from Nissan Stadium property. Repeated offenses by the same ticket holder may result in cancellation of season tickets and PSLs.

Each ticket (or credential) is a limited revocable license, which may be revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the Titans. All licenses are subject to rules and regulations of the Titans and the National Football League (“NFL”). A ticket may be revoked, and the ticket holder may be ejected from the stadium for failure to meet payment deadlines, disorderly conduct, or violation of laws or rules. License information is printed on the back of each ticket.

ELEVATORS

Suite & Club Access

There are two banks of elevators in Nissan Stadium at each Suite/ Club entrance. They are located behind sections 108 & 139. Use of these elevators is limited to Suite/Club seat holders and their guests and to patrons with disabilities and their accompanying guests. (Please note, guests with disabilities that do not have a Suite or Club seat ticket for stadium events, but wish to use these elevators, must obtain a special elevator pass from the Ticket Office by calling 615.565.4200, option 1.)

300-Level Access

There are two banks of high-speed elevators -- each with six (6) cars -- to service upper-level ticket holders. The banks of the elevators are located behind sections 119/120 & 127/128 and go expressly from the concourse level directly to the upper deck in 15 seconds.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

All Nissan Stadium staff have been trained for proper procedures should an emergency evacuation be necessary. Appropriate

emergency information will be displayed on the scoreboard and/or announced over the public address system. In the event Nissan Stadium elevators become inoperable, the ramps will serve as exit points (ushers and other security personnel will aid should anyone need it).

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

The NFL, Tennessee Titans, and Nissan Stadium are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests, both in Nissan Stadium and in the parking lots. We want all guests attending our events to enjoy their experience. Guests are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons occupying their seats.

To report any issues, text FANHELP issue and location to 615.205.3699 or call 615.565.4494.

FAN SERVICES

As part of our event experience, Fan Services Representatives are located throughout the Nissan Stadium concourses. Guests can obtain directions, locate stadium services, request assistance and find other useful information from each staff member.

Locations:

Lower Level – Gate 1, Gate 6, North and South End Zone Plazas, behind section 123

Club Levels – Top of the Escalator Landing

Upper Level – 309, 321, 326, 338

FIRST AID

First-aid stations can be found at each of the following locations: Main Level - Sections 105 in the NE corner; 142 in the NW corner

Press Level - North of the elevator foyer near the freight elevator

Club Level - North of the elevator foyer near the freight elevator

Upper Level - Sections 305 and 342

Saint Thomas Hospital medical staff and paramedic units are on duty during the game for those requiring medical assistance.

Please note: Nursing mothers are welcome to utilize any First Aid location in-stadium.

FLEX SCHEDULING NOTE

The date and time of Titans games (and the opening of the gates) are subject to change by the Tennessee Titans in its sole discretion or as a result of events beyond the Tennessee Titans’ control. No refund or other remedy will be provided if the ticket holder cannot attend.

GATES & GATE ENTRY

Nissan Stadium entrances open two (2) hours prior to kickoff for Titans home games. We suggest arriving early for each event. For all other events, check NissanStadium.com.

Nissan Stadium is now partnered with Evolv, a technologydriven, next generation security system. Upon approaching the gates, do not remove any items from your clear bag or pockets. Walk through the Evolv Express system holding your clear bag and follow the instructions of gate officials. Please have your mobile ticket visible and ready to scan.

Please note, only Club and Suite Level tickets will be permitted entry through the East Club and Wesley Mortgage Club stadium entrances.

All guests are subject to Nissan Stadium entry procedures, including metal detection, bag search, and clear bag policy.

GROUP SALES

Visit https://www.tennesseetitans.com/tickets/group-tickets to request more information about Tennessee Titans group tickets and hospitality packages.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Our commitment to guest, employee and player health and safety remains our top priority. As Nissan Stadium returns to full capacity, we remain focused on keeping Nissan Stadium ready for guests as they return to our gates.

Our Safe Stadium Plan features enhanced sanitation procedures, a more touchless experience through mobile ticketing turnstiles and bathroom fixtures, over 400 hand sanitizing stations throughout the stadium and several other health and safety protocols. The plan was created in collaboration with the NFL, MLS, national and local government entities and health experts, and we will continue to work with these parties as we reintroduce fans to Nissan Stadium.

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KULTURE CITY

Guests with sensory needs can check out KultureCity Sensory Kits at our Fan Accommodations booth in Section 123 or visit our Sensory Room in Section 101. Sensory Kits include noise cancelling headphones, fidget items, and emotional rating cards. Our Sensory Room was designed by medical professionals specifically for the needs of those who may need a quieter and more secure environment while attending an event. We also have Quiet Areas located in the Mother’s Lounges at sections 310 and 337.

LOST AND FOUND

During an event, report lost and found items to Fan Accommodations located behind Section 123. You may leave a recorded message on the Lost and Found Hotline, (615) 565-4217 or submit an online inquiry.

LOST CHILDREN / PARENTS

Safety is our top priority at all Nissan Stadium events. Parents who are unable to locate their child should visit Fan Accommodations at section 123 or the closest stadium staff member for assistance.

MAILING ADDRESS

The Nissan Stadium mailing address is: One Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213.

MASK POLICY

Face coverings are not required at Nissan Stadium, though are encouraged among non-vaccinated individuals.

MEDIA ENTRANCE

Our media entrance is located on the West side of Nissan Stadium next to Gate 6. Proper stadium-issued credentials are required for entry. All bags and belongings are subject to search.

MEDICALLY NECESSARY ITEMS

Medically necessary items are permitted at all stadium gates. For a list of approved child care items, please see CHILD CARE PRODUCTS above. If you are in need of a separate security screening, you can notify any of our security staff members who will be happy to assist.

MERCHANDISE

Novelty stands with a variety of merchandise are located throughout Nissan Stadium. The main merchandise store is located on the concourse near Section 113. Other stands are located at:

• Main Level - Sections 107, 133 and 140

• Club Level - Sections 206, 217, 230, and 241

• Upper Level - Sections 305, 318, 329, 342

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MOBILE APP

Download the Titans Mobile App for another unique part of your Titans experience – 365 days a year! The mobile app includes the latest news and headlines, photo galleries, live in-stadium views and one-click social media sharing of all Titans content.

MOBILE TICKETING

All tickets have transitioned to be completely mobile on Nissan Stadium event days. PDF/print-at-home tickets and season ticket cards are no longer accepted at Nissan Stadium gates for entry into Nissan Stadium events.

Please have your mobile ticket pulled up on your phone as you approach the ticket turnstile. If you need assistance with your mobile tickets on event day, please visit the ticket windows by Gate 1 or find a mobile ticket specialist outside each entrance. Ticket Office personnel can assist guests who purchased through a valid source – Ticketmaster, NFL TicketExchange or the stadium’s Ticket Office. Proper photo identification is required to assist with any ticket resolution.

MOTHER’S LOUNGE

There are currently two Mother’s Lounges and one Mamava Suite available to nursing mothers. All Lounges are equipped with a changing table, an outlet, and a chair for nursing. Please note, any First Aid Station in Nissan Stadium will also accommodate a nursing mother.

• East Upper Level behind Section 310

• West Upper Level behind Section 337

•Mamava Suite located on the concourse behind Section 119

PARKING

For Tennessee Titans home games, ALL Nissan Stadium Parking Lots require a Titans-issued parking pass. There are no cash lots on Nissan Stadium property on Titans gamedays, and if you do not have a Titans-issue parking pass, your vehicle will not be allowed on to the campus. All other event parking pricing and information is subject to change.

Bicycle Parking is located across the street from gates 1, 3, 6, & 8.

PREMIUM SEATING

For information about all premium seating & hospitality packages please visit https://www.tennesseetitans.com/tickets/premiumseating/luxury-suites

PROHIBITED ITEMS

UPDATE: HAND SANITIZERS UNDER 8OZ AND SANITIZING WIPES ARE ALLOWED DURING THE 2021 SEASON.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

- any non-transparent bag larger than 4.5” x 6.5”

- coolers or containers, including glass bottles, cans (aerosol and non-aerosol), thermos, hard plastic tumbler metal flasks, metal cigar/cigarette cases

- seat cushions, folding and/or standalone chairs

- umbrellas

- strollers or baby seats

- camera lenses over 6”, video cameras/recording devices, tripods poles, selfie sticks, sticks of any kind

- drones, unmanned aircraft

- horns, whistles or other noisemakers

- weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)

- outside food/beverages

- illegal drugs or substances, any alcoholic beverage

- animals, except service animals assisting guests with disabilities footballs, inflatable balls, balloons

- any headwear or apparel with hazardous attachments including, but not limited to, spikes and blades

- lights (flashlights, LED lights, etc.)

- anything that creates a nuisance or disruption

During concerts and other non-sporting events, additions may be made to the prohibited items list, at the discretion of the artist and/or management. All updates will be communicated via the Nissan Stadium website and social media channels.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

InShuttle - Titan Fan Express

The Titans have teamed with InShuttle to provide a comprehensive park-and-ride system on Titans gamedays. Buses begin loading 90 minutes before kickoff and continue to run until 15 minutes after kickoff. Accessible buses are available to transport guests with disabilities. Round trip tickets for all riders are $15 (children 5 & under free - must sit in adult’s lap) and can be purchased onsite at each park-and-ride location. Buses run approximately 90 minutes after the game ends.

Contact InShuttle at 615.255.3519 for full details or visit InShuttle.com for park and ride locations.

Please note, masks are currently required for all fans on InShuttle buses.

The Titans Express

** REGULAR SEASON ONLY **

The Titans Express is a football fan’s most convenient and comfortable ride to and from games all season long.

Service begins in Lebanon with stops in Hamilton Springs, Martha, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, and Donelson before arriving in downtown Nashville.

Only 650 tickets are available for each game. Round-trip tickets cost $15. Children age 4 and younger will not need a ticket to board; however, they are required to sit in a parent’s lap.

RADIOS

Small, single-speaker radios and headphones are permitted in Nissan Stadium for Titans games as long as they do not interfere with any other guest’s enjoyment of the game. We reserve the right to ask any patron to discontinue the use of such devices.

RECYCLING

Recycling containers are located throughout the stadium concourse and in all Nissan Stadium parking lots.

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NISSAN STADIUM A-Z GUIDE

RESTROOMS

Nissan Stadium has a total of 78 public restrooms. Accessible facilities are available in all restrooms. Mother’s Lounges are located throughout the stadium. See Mother’s Lounges section for more information.

Family Restrooms:

Lower Level - Sections 105, 119, 129 and 142

Club Level - Sections 203, 218, 229 and 244

Upper Level - Sections 306, 316, 332 and 341

RIDESHARE

Rideshare drop-off and pickup locations are at South 2nd St. and Crutcher Street, and at the intersection of Woodland and South 1st St.

SEASON TICKETS AND SEASON TICKET SERVICES

Visit https://www.tennesseetitans.com/tickets/season-tickets to request Titans season ticket information and view a list of all Season Ticket Member benefits. You may also call the Titans Ticket Office at 615.565.4200, option 1.

In order to purchase season tickets at Nissan Stadium, the purchase of a Permanent Seat License (PSL) is required.

Season Ticket Services

Season Ticket Members, call the Titans Ticket Office at 615.565.4200, option 1, or email tickets@titans.nfl.com.

SEAT CUSHIONS

Seat cushions are not permitted for Stadium entry. Titans Season Ticket Members may pre-purchase seat cushions that will be affixed to their PSL location for the duration of the season.

SECURITY

Patrons in need of assistance should notify the nearest stadium staff member. Security is active throughout Nissan Stadium for all events to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. To report any issues, text FANHELP issue and location to 615.205.3699 or call 615.565.4494.

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS

Single game tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1.800.745.3000.

You may also purchase directly from the Titans Ticket Office on event day by visiting the ticket windows on the East side of Nissan Stadium next to Gate 1. Prices and availability will vary by game.

SMOKING POLICY

Nissan Stadium is a Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Facility. This includes cigarettes, vapes, e-cigarettes and any other similar product. There are NO designated smoking areas inside the stadium and re-entry is prohibited.

SOUND AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT

Sound-amplification equipment usage is not permitted at Nissan Stadium, including the parking lots.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Interested in bringing your next function to the home of the Tennessee Titans for an unforgettable event that is sure to make a lasting impact on your guests? View the special events page or contact our Events Team, at 615.565.4311 or events@titans.nfl.com.

STORAGE LOCKERS

For your convenience, lockers for prohibited items and bags not allowed into the stadium are available for rent at the below locations: Located across from Gate 3 (North location) and Lot T (South location) Price of rental is $10.

Locker locations may change for non-Titans events. Please see any Fan Services Representative for information.

STROLLERS

Strollers are not permitted at any Nissan Stadium events.

SUITES

Suites are available on an annual, multi-game and single game basis! For additional information, please contact our Premium Sales Department at 615.565.4200 or email premiumsales@titans.nfl.com.

TABLETS

Small tablets, such as a standard iPad (with screen size 10” or less), are permissible for stadium entry. For the comfort of all guests, we encourage that tablet usage be limited to in-seat only.

TAILGATING

Tailgating is permitted at Nissan Stadium under the following guidelines:

Tailgating is permitted only directly behind your vehicle. Your tailgate may not extend into another space.

Do not block parking access or obstruct a roadway at any time. Management reserves the right to limit or restrict tailgating. You may not save parking spaces.

Numbered spaces in grassy areas are parking spots for vehicles, not additional tailgating space.

Used designated trash cans and receptacles.

Televisions, radios and other music playing devices are permitted in and directly behind the parking space in which your vehicle is parked. Please be aware of the volume and your neighbors’ tailgating experience.

Tents may not be staked into the ground. Weights only. Hot coals should be extinguished and disposed in the coal bibs/ dumpsters located throughout the parking lots. Propane grills are not permitted.

Parking attendants and security staff will monitor tailgate activities and assist fans. If you have an issue in the lot, please report immediately. Text FANHELP to 615-205-3699

TICKET SALES AND INFORMATION

To purchase tickets to any Nissan Stadium event, including Tennessee Titans home games, call Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Regular business hours at the Nissan Stadium Ticket Office are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. You can reach a ticket representative by calling 615.565.4200, option 1 or emailing tickets@titans.nfl.com.

If you are interested in purchasing Titans season tickets, call the Titans Ticket Office at 615.565.4200, option 2.

TICKET PRINTING

All tickets for Nissan Stadium events are mobile only. For those that do not have a capable mobile device the box office charges a $5 per ticket print fee. Please visit the box office on event day for details and printing.

TICKET RESOLUTION

On event days, please visit our Customer Service areas at the Gate 1 ticket windows outside of the stadium, as well as on the concourse behind Section 108 for ticket resolution. Mobile ticket specialists are also stationed outside each gate to provide assistance.

UMBRELLAS

For the safety of our guests, as well as the ability of all guests to have as clear a sight line as possible, umbrellas are not permitted within Nissan Stadium. Nissan Stadium gate personnel will not check umbrellas; they must be left in vehicles or taken to the locker rental. Lockers for prohibited items and bags not allowed into the stadium are available for rent at the below locations:

-- Located across from Gate 3 (North location) and Lot T (South location)

Price of rental is $10.

Locker locations may change for non-Titans events. Please see any Fan Services Representative for information.

WATER FOUNTAINS

Water fountains are located throughout Nissan Stadium at:

• Lower-Level Sections: 107, 109, 110, 114, 115, 117, 118, 123, 125, 129, 130, 132, 133, 137, 138, 140 and 141

• Club-Level Sections: 210, 215, 232 and 237

• Upper-Level Sections: 305, 306, 307, 310, 312, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 328, 329, 330, 332, 333, 335, 337, 340, 341 and 342

WHEELCHAIRS

Wheelchairs can be rented at our Fan Services window (Section 124). For guests needing wheelchair pick-up and/or drop-off, one of our Fan Services Representatives would be happy to assist. Staff members are located on both the stadium perimeter and interior on event days.

WILL CALL

*Will Call windows are located on the East side of Nissan Stadium by Gate 1. Proper photo identification such as a driver’s license will be required in order to pick up tickets. Will Call will be open three (3) hours prior to kickoff of each Titans game. For other events, check with the stadium’s Ticket Office for Will Call hours of operation by calling 615.565.4200. *

*Subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols.

PLEASE NOTE: The Ticket Office does not accept tickets from guests to be held at will call. Guests can log into their My Titans account to transfer tickets to desired recipient.

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NISSAN STADIUM GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT

The Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium seek to foster a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable sports and entertainment experience. Enjoy the game but be sure to respect other fans by keeping your language clean, refraining from using obscene gestures, or disrupting play in any manner. Failure to follow instruction of law enforcement, guest services or security staff could lead to ejection or even arrest. If you see something, say something. Contact an usher or text FANHELP with your seat location to 615-205-3699. Thank you and enjoy the game.

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NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY

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FOX 17 ON FRIDAY NIGHTS AT 11:05PM CT

SATURDAYS ON MYTV 30 AT 10:30AM CT CW 58 AT 3PM CT

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September 22

September 29

October 6

October 13

October 20

October 27

November 3

November 10

November 17

November 24

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December 22

December 29

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