Team History
Houston 1960 · Tennessee 1999 · Nashville Forever
Six decades. Two cities. One franchise.
Est 1960
Moved 1997
Super Bowl XXXIV
Ring of Honor 18 Members
Houston 1960 · Tennessee 1999 · Nashville Forever
Six decades. Two cities. One franchise.
January 8, 2000 - The lateral heard around the world
The Titans' historic run to the big game
The legendary running back's greatest moments
Remembering Air McNair's incredible career
The longest run in franchise history
Stunning victories over Patriots and Ravens
The franchise began as the Houston Oilers, one of the original eight teams in the American Football League (AFL). Owner Bud Adams built a team that would become a charter member of the new league.
The Oilers won the first two AFL Championships in 1960 and 1961, establishing themselves as an early dynasty in professional football.
Led by quarterback George Blanda, the Oilers captured consecutive AFL titles. Blanda's versatility as both quarterback and kicker made him one of the most valuable players in the league.
Coach Bum Phillips led the Oilers to three consecutive playoff appearances. The team featured Earl Campbell, who won three consecutive NFL rushing titles and the 1979 MVP award. The "Luv Ya Blue" rallying cry united Houston fans in unprecedented ways.
The Oilers adopted the innovative Run-and-Shoot offense under coach Jerry Glanville and later Jack Pardee. Warren Moon emerged as one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks, throwing for over 4,000 yards in four consecutive seasons.
After years of stadium disputes in Houston, owner Bud Adams relocated the franchise to Tennessee. The team played as the Tennessee Oilers for two seasons while their permanent stadium was being constructed.
The franchise officially became the Tennessee Titans, debuting in their new stadium (now Nissan Stadium) in Nashville. The new identity represented Greek mythology's Titans - powerful beings that ruled before the Olympian gods.
In one of the most dramatic plays in NFL history, Frank Wycheck threw a lateral to Kevin Dyson, who raced 75 yards for a touchdown with just 3 seconds remaining to defeat the Buffalo Bills 22-16 in the AFC Wild Card game.
The play, officially called "Home Run Throwback," remains one of the most replayed moments in football history and cemented the Titans' place in NFL lore.
The Titans faced the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta. In a thrilling finale, the Titans drove down the field in the final minutes, trailing 23-16.
On the final play, Steve McNair connected with Kevin Dyson at the goal line, but Mike Jones made the tackle at the one-yard line as time expired. The Rams won 23-16, leaving the Titans heartbreakingly close to a championship.
Steve McNair shared the NFL MVP award with Peyton Manning, becoming the first Titan to win the honor. McNair played through numerous injuries to lead the team to a 12-4 record and the AFC Championship game.
Under coach Jeff Fisher, the Titans posted a 13-3 record and earned the #1 seed in the AFC. Running back Chris Johnson and quarterback Kerry Collins led a balanced offense that dominated opponents throughout the regular season.
Chris Johnson rushed for 2,006 yards, becoming only the sixth player in NFL history to break the 2,000-yard barrier. His incredible speed earned him the nickname "CJ2K" and made him one of the most exciting players in the league.
Running back Derrick Henry emerged as the most dominant force in football. In the 2019 playoffs, Henry rushed for 195 yards against the New England Patriots and 195 yards against the Baltimore Ravens, leading upset victories over both teams.
Henry won back-to-back rushing titles in 2019 and 2020, including a 2,027-yard season that marked only the eighth 2,000-yard rushing season in NFL history.
Despite losing Derrick Henry to injury midseason, the Titans secured the #1 seed in the AFC with a 12-5 record. The team showed remarkable resilience, using a league-high 91 players due to injuries throughout the season.
The Titans finished 3-14, the worst record in franchise history, but found their franchise quarterback in #1 overall pick Cam Ward. Ward showed flashes of brilliance despite the difficult season, and the team began laying the foundation for a new era.
The season marked the beginning of a complete rebuild under new leadership, with the Titans securing the #4 overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Key contributors included DT Jeffery Simmons, rookie OT JC Latham, and WR Calvin Ridley.
Head Coach Robert Saleh arrived alongside OC Brian Daboll and DC Gus Bradley to lead the franchise into a bold new chapter. The Titans unveiled new uniforms and "The Shield" logo, signaling a fresh identity.
With Cam Ward entering his second season, key free agent additions like WR Wan'Dale Robinson and EDGE Jermaine Johnson, and the #4 pick in the 2026 Draft, the Titans look to rise again. The 2026 season marks the final year at Nissan Stadium before moving into a state-of-the-art new stadium in 2027.
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