The Titans have hired Travis Smith as defensive run game coordinator.
Lori Locust is now officially a "defensive assistant."
Smith joins the Titans after spending three seasons (2022-24) as the defensive line coach for the Chicago Bears. In 2023, the Bears led the NFL in fewest rushing yards allowed (1,468 yards), fifth in yards per carry (3.78) and second fewest rushing touchdowns allowed (8). Defensive end Montez Sweat earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2023, totaling 12.5 sacks split between Washington (6.5) and Chicago (6.0). In 2024, Chicago ranked 16th in sacks (40) with 16 players registering at least one sack.
Prior to joining the Bears, Smith spent 10 seasons (2012-21) with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, serving in a number of roles, from assistant defensive line (2020-21), defensive quality control (2018-19, 2015-16), outside linebackers (2017), and defensive assistant (2012-14).
Smith entered the coaching ranks in 2010, with one season at Santa Monica Junior College and another season (2011) at Colorado.
Titans head coach Brian Callahan previously announced a number of additions to his staff for 2024, and there could be more changes in the coming weeks.