Titans fire special teams coordinator after punting miscues

Titans fire special teams coordinator after punting miscues،

Turron Davenport, ESPNDecember 4, 2023, 6:50 p.m.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans head coach Mike Vrabel announced Monday that the team has fired special teams coach Craig Aukerman.

Vrabel named special teams assistant Tom Quinn to replace Aukerman.

“I felt like it was the best thing for the team,” Vrabel said Monday. “I'm excited about the possibility of Tom Quinn leading this group. He brings a lot of experience and knowledge. He's an excellent teacher.”

The decision came after the Titans' 31-28 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Colts returned a blocked punt for a touchdown. Punter Ryan Stonehouse fumbled on a second punt attempt and injured his knee.

Vrabel announced that Stonehouse's injury would require season-ending surgery.

Quinn is in his first season with the Titans in 2023. The 32-year veteran coach was with the New York Giants from 2006 to 2021. He served as special teams coordinator from 2007 to 2017 and served as an assistant coach for the special teams from 2018 to 2023. 2021.

Aukerman was in his seventh season with the Titans and his sixth as special teams coordinator.