Titans President Brinker Resigns Following 2026 NFL Draft Completion
Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker resigns post-draft.
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2026 NFL Draft
Coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft including team selections, executive changes, and post-draft organizational updates.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 27 Apr, 00:07 UTC
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Brinker's departure follows completion of 2026 NFL draft
Chad Brinker's resignation from the Tennessee Titans came three days after the 2026 NFL draft concluded.
Tennessee Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker resigns
Chad Brinker, president of football operations for the Tennessee Titans, announced his resignation from the role. Brinker stated he was stepping down to pursue other opportunities and return to what he loves. He had served in the position since 2024, after joining the organization as assistant general manager in 2023.
Shedeur Sanders experienced similar draft slide from first-round projection to fifth round
Deion Sanders' son, Shedeur Sanders, was widely projected as a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft but fell to the fifth round, where he was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns. Shedeur Sanders started seven games for Cleveland in his first year and competed for the team's starting job during the offseason.
Deion Sanders publicly supports Diego Pavia with encouraging message on social media
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders posted a supportive message to Diego Pavia on X after the quarterback went undrafted. Sanders wrote: 'I BELIEVE IN YOU MY MAN! Stay strong and don't let up. Show them what time it is and never allow them to forget. Much Love & God bless you. #PRIME'
Diego Pavia goes undrafted in 2026 NFL Draft despite Heisman finalist status
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft despite being a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist and runner-up. Pavia became the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch in 2014. He had compiled 3,539 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in his final college season, along with 862 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, leading Vanderbilt to a 10-win season.
Height and temperament concerns cited as factors in Diego Pavia's draft slide
Questions about Diego Pavia's transition to the NFL centered on multiple factors: his height listed just under 5-foot-10, making him significantly smaller than most NFL quarterbacks; his age at 24 years old, already older than many incoming rookies; and concerns about his temperament and polarizing prospect profile, including a social media incident where he posted criticism of Heisman Trophy voters after finishing as runner-up.
Diego Pavia remains unsigned as undrafted free agent following 2026 NFL Draft
More than 12 hours after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, Diego Pavia had not signed with any NFL team as an undrafted free agent. While ten quarterbacks were selected in the draft and many others signed undrafted deals immediately following the event, Pavia's situation remained uncertain with no team commitments made.
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Deion Sanders backs Diego Pavia amid quarterback's unexpected draft struggles
Deion Sanders publicly backs Pavia amid draft slide paralleling his son's experience.
Heisman Finalist Pavia Slides Past Draft Despite Strong Credentials
Heisman finalist Diego Pavia went undrafted despite credentials, with height and temperament cited as concerns.