Titans hire Dave Gardi as executive VP of football operations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans hired Dave Gardi, formerly of the Washington Commanders, to be their executive vice president of football operations.

Gardi fills the position vacated by Chad Brinker, who resigned last month.

Gardi will oversee football administration, strategy and analytics, research, video, and team operations, among other departments. Unlike Brinker, who reported to controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk, Gardi will report directly to general manager Mike Borgonzi.