Brian Callahan is an American football head coach for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL, as of 2024 NFL season. As a graduate assistant with the UCLA Bruins, Callahan started his coaching career in 2006. Callahan has coached five NFL teams in his coaching career, as of October 2024.

Callahan played collegiate football at the University of California, Los Angeles, as a holder and a quarterback. At UCLA, Callahan received a Bachelor's degree in Sociology in 2006 and a Master's degree in Education in 2008. Prior to attending college, Callahan did his high school graduation from De La Salle High School.

Brian Callahan Personal Information

Brian Callahan’s Early Life

Brian Callahan is the son of Valerie and Bill Callahan. Brian completed his graduation from De La Salle High School in California and then attended UCLA where he completed his bachelor’s in 2006 and then master’s in 2008.

Brian Callahan’s Contract & Salary

According to the Tennessee Titans' official website, Callahan signed a five-year contract with the Titans, which will keep him under contract coaching the team till the 2028 NFL season.

Brian Callahan’s Coaching History

Callahan started his coaching career with the UCLA Bruins as a graduate assistant in 2006. Following that, as a quarterbacks coach in 2008, Callahan started coaching at Juníper Serra High School. Callahan was appointed as a coaching assistant by the Denver Broncos in 2010. After five seasons with the Broncos, Callahan was hired as a quarterbacks coach by the Detroit Lions. In 2018, The Oakland Raiders hired Callahan as a quarterbacks coach. The following year, Callahan was appointed as an offensive coordinator by the Cincinnati Bengals. After his tenure with the Bengals, the Tennessee Titans hired Callahan as their head coach in 2024.

UCLA Bruins (2006 - 2007)

Brian Callahan’s coaching career started in 2006 with the UCLA Bruins as a graduate assistant.

Juníper Serra High School (2008 - 2009)

Callahan started working as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at Juniper Serra High School in San Mateo, California.

Denver Broncos (2010 - 2015)

The Denver Broncos hired Callahan to initially serve as their coaching assistant in 2010. However in 2011, he became their offensive quality control coach for two seasons. In 2013, he got promoted to offensive assistant and was a part of the Broncos' staff that won the Super Bowl 50 in 2015.

Detroit Lions (2016 - 2017)

Callahan joined the Detroit Lions in 2016 as their quarterbacks coach and held the position for two seasons.

Oakland Raiders (2018)

Callahan was hired as a quarterbacks coach in 2018 by the Oakland Raiders and held the position for a season.

Cincinnati Bengals (2019 - 2023)

In 2019, Callahan was appointed as the Offensive Coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals. He played a huge role in improving the team's offense, as the Bengals made a Super Bowl appearance during the 2021 NFL season.

Tennessee Titans (2024 - Present)

On 24th January, 2024, Callahan was appointed as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans. As of October 2024, Callahan has a 1-3 record as the head coach.

Brian Callahan’s Playing Career

Brian Callahan started playing collegiate football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Prior to that, Callahan played high school football at De La Salle High School where he was a two-year letterman.

UCLA Bruins (2002 - 2005)

With the Bruins, Callahan played as a quarterback and a holder between 2002 and 2005.

Brian Callahan’s Coaching Tree

According to Pro Football History, Brian Callahan has provided his services for John Fox, Jon Gruden, Gary Kubiak, Jim Caldwell, and Zac Taylor, prior to being a head coach himself.

Brian Callahan’s Family

Brian Callahan was born on the 10th of June, 1984, to Valerie and Bill Callahan in Champaign, Illinois.

Brian Callahan’s Father

Brian Callahan’s father is Bill Callahan. Bill Callahan was born on the 31st of July 1956 and is 68 years old, as of October 2024. Bill Callahan was the head coach for the Oakland Raiders and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In 2024, Bill Callahan was hired as an offensive line coach by the Tennessee Titans. In his coaching career up until October 2024, Bill Callahan has worked with seven NFL teams.

Brian Callahan’s Mother

Valerie Callahan is the mother of Brian Callahan.

Brian Callahan’s Wife

Brian Callahan’s wife is Allyson Callahan. Allyson was raised in New Jersey. According to Essentially Sports, Allyson served as a cheerleader for the Denver Broncos frpm 2009 to 2012.

Brian Callahan’s Kids

Brian Callahan and Allyson Callahan have two children named Norah and Ronan Callahan.