Five games into Robert Saleh's tenure as Tennessee Titans head coach, the team has yet to record a victory, extending a winless run that stretches back through the previous campaign. Titans CEO Burke Nihill offered a public apology to the team's supporters, stating that the organisation had fallen short of what fans deserved, while also reaffirming that head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Mike Borgonzi retain the full backing of team leadership.
Through five outings, Tennessee's offence has produced a league-worst 246.4 yards and 11.6 points per contest, with the unit's defenders collecting only two takeaways across that same stretch. Over the span of two seasons, Tennessee's record stands at 33 defeats in 39 outings, with a run of seven consecutive losses stretching back to Week 17 of the previous campaign.
Three wins is all the Titans have managed across the period of play that followed Borgonzi's arrival before the 2025 campaign got underway. The team's five-loss, no-win record represents a significant departure from any standard the organisation has publicly set for itself.
Saleh told reporters that the adversity the team is currently facing can become a source of growth if handled properly, and that better days lie ahead for the franchise. Nihill, who speaks on behalf of controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk, told reporters that the fanbase deserves an apology, adding that everyone within the organisation shares a sense of responsibility toward the team and feels the weight of falling short of expectations.
"The fanbase has been let down, and the on-field product is where any turnaround for the organisation has to begin," Nihill said. He added that the organisation is firmly behind Mike and Robert, with both individuals given the resources and support needed to move the programme forward.
Nihill conveyed that the organisation intends to take a measured approach with its current leadership structure, expressing personal confidence in the direction of the franchise and indicating that Mike Borgonzi and Robert Saleh are expected to guide the team toward a return to competitive standing.
Other NFL franchises dealing with on-field difficulties have also seen their ownership groups step forward to communicate directly with supporters. Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints, addressed the team's 1-4 record in a statement, describing the results as unacceptable and telling supporters they deserved more from the franchise — noting that fans invest both time and genuine devotion in the team and are right to hold it to a higher standard — while placing responsibility for player preparation on head coach Kellen Moore and his staff, and responsibility for roster construction on general manager Mickey Loomis and the football operations department, adding that only on-field performance, not words, would rebuild trust with the fan base.
