According to wire services, the Tennessee Titans have hired Mike Vrabel as its new head coach.

Vrabel, who served as defensive coordinator with the Houston Texans for the 2017 season is scheduled to be introduced at a press conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park, Monday.

Vrabel was one of three candidates to interview for the job.

The Titans released former head coach Mike Mularkey on Monday.

“I am excited to have Mike Vrabel joining our organization as our new head coach,” said Titans Controlling Owner Amy Adams Strunk. “In the interaction between Mike and Jon (Robinson) during the interview, you could see their connection right away from the history they have with one another – seeing the game in a similar way and talking the same language.

“Mike has a commanding presence and a deep knowledge for how he will attack this head coaching opportunity. Throughout his football career, he has played for, been mentored by and coached with successful teams and organizations. He knows what it takes to reach that level of sustained success – he has seen it first-hand. We have a chance to build on the solid foundation that we established over the past couple of years and I believe Mike is the right person to continue that progress.”

Vrabel, who played at Ohio State University, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (91st pick overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft.

Vrabel played 14 NFL seasons, with the Steelers (1997-2000), New England Patriots (2001-2008) and the Kansas City Chiefs (2009-2010).

(PHOTO: Mike Vrabel)

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