The Tennessee Titans have named Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager, the team announced on Friday. Borgonzi, formerly the Kansas City Chiefs’ assistant general manager, succeeds Ran Carthon, who was dismissed earlier this month.
“Mike’s track record speaks volumes—he was a key part of the team that achieved four AFC championships and three Super Bowl titles in the past five seasons,” said Titans Controlling Owner Amy Adams Strunk in a statement. “This is the kind of standard I want to establish in Tennessee. There’s a lot of work ahead, and I’m eager for Mike to get started.”
Borgonzi interviewed for the role earlier this week, officially meeting with the Titans on January 15. He joins the organization after a 14-year tenure with the Chiefs, where he progressed from an administrator of college scouting in 2009 to assistant general manager in 2021. During his time in Kansas City, Borgonzi played a pivotal role in building a championship-caliber team through smart drafting and roster management.
In an interview with the Titans’ official website on Friday, Chad Brinker, the team’s president of football operations, praised Borgonzi, highlighting his clear vision for fostering a winning culture in Tennessee.
“He’s thought through every aspect of being a general manager,” Chad Brinker said of Mike Borgonzi. “He’s mapped out an entire plan that aligns perfectly with our philosophy: the draft, develop, and retain model. From scouting—both pro and college—to calendar management, meetings, and collaboration with the coaching staff, he has a detailed approach to every facet of the job. His vision extends to player development, engagement, and sports medicine. He’s not just prepared; he’s been part of an organization that has successfully executed this approach at the highest level.”
Following Ran Carthon’s dismissal, Brinker had outlined the qualities he sought in a new GM, emphasizing the need for someone with a scouting background and proven evaluation skills. “I wanted a top-level evaluator whose influence is evident in a team’s roster,” he explained.
The Titans’ 2024 season was their worst in franchise history, ending with a dismal 3-14 record that tied the franchise mark for most losses in a season. The performance secured them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
There was plenty of optimism for Tennessee heading into 2024 after Ran Carthon spent $228 million in free agency, bringing in high-profile players like Calvin Ridley, L’Jarius Sneed, and Tony Pollard. However, the team regressed significantly under first-year head coach Brian Callahan, leaving the Titans in need of a rebuild—a task that will now fall to new general manager Mike Borgonzi.
