HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Tennessee Titans have poached the Houston Texans staff to fill their head coaching vacancy.
Houston defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel has been hired by the Titans, Tennessee announced today.
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Vrabel had been with the Texans coaching staff since 2014, starting out as a linebackers coach and then ascending to the coordinator role before the 2017 season.
Vrabel succeeds outgoing coach Mike Mularkey, who recently led the Titans to a playoff win.
Under Vrabel, the Texans ranked 20th in total defense and last in total points allowed this past season.
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Vrabel played 14 seasons in the NFL and won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. This is Vrabel's first head coaching job.
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