Career Timeline of Brian Callahan: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Brian Callahan

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brian Callahan made an impact.

Brian Callahan is a former American football coach. Most recently, he served as the head coach for the Tennessee Titans (2024-2025). Prior to that, he was the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2019 to 2023. His career is primarily defined by his role in coaching professional football teams.

2002: Played for the UCLA Bruins

In 2002, Brian Callahan began playing football as a quarterback and holder for the UCLA Bruins.

2005: Played for the UCLA Bruins

In 2005, Brian Callahan completed his last year playing football as a quarterback and holder for the UCLA Bruins.

2006: Began coaching career as graduate assistant

In 2006, Brian Callahan began his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the UCLA Bruins.

2008: Served at Junípero Serra High School

In 2008, Brian Callahan began serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California.

2009: Served at Junípero Serra High School

In 2009, Brian Callahan completed his service as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California.

2010: Began serving with the Denver Broncos

In 2010, Brian Callahan began serving with the Denver Broncos, starting his professional coaching career.

2010: Hired by Denver Broncos

In 2010, Brian Callahan was hired by the Denver Broncos as a coaching assistant.

2015: Finished season with Denver Broncos

In 2015, Brian Callahan completed his time with the Denver Broncos, after having held various positions.

February 12, 2016: Hired as Detroit Lions Quarterbacks Coach

On February 12, 2016, Brian Callahan was hired by the Detroit Lions as their quarterbacks coach.

January 27, 2018: Hired as Oakland Raiders Quarterbacks Coach

On January 27, 2018, Brian Callahan was hired by the Oakland Raiders as their quarterbacks coach.

February 7, 2019: Hired as Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator

On February 7, 2019, Brian Callahan was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals as their offensive coordinator.

2019: Named Bengals offensive coordinator

In 2019, Brian Callahan became the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.

2022: Bengals made it to AFC Championship Game

In 2022, while Brian Callahan was the offensive coordinator, the Cincinnati Bengals made it to the AFC Championship Game, but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.

2023: Served as Bengals offensive coordinator

Brian Callahan served as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals until 2023.

January 22, 2024: Hired by the Tennessee Titans

On January 22, 2024, Brian Callahan was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their head coach.

2024: Named Titans Head Coach

In 2024, Brian Callahan became the head coach for the Tennessee Titans.

2024: Won first home game

In 2024, Brian Callahan won his first home game against the New England Patriots.

October 13, 2025: Fired by the Titans

On October 13, 2025, Brian Callahan was fired by the Tennessee Titans following a 1-5 start to the season for the second consecutive year.

2025: Served as Titans Head Coach

Brian Callahan served as the head coach for the Tennessee Titans until 2025.

2025: Drafted Cam Ward

In 2025, Brian Callahan used the first overall pick in the NFL draft to select quarterback Cam Ward.

February 11, 2026: Hired by the New York Giants

On February 11, 2026, Brian Callahan was hired by the New York Giants to be their quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator.