NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans continued their search for a coach Monday by interviewing former Atlanta coach Raheem Morris, according to a person familiar with the interview schedule.
The Titans interviewed seven candidates through Saturday before resuming the search Monday with Morris, the person confirmed to The Associated Press that Morris' interview had been completed on condition of anonymity because the Titans are not commenting on individual interviews.
Morris went 16-18 with Atlanta over the last two seasons before being fired hours after the Falcons' season finale on Jan. 4. He also went 4-7 as Atlanta's interim coach for 11 games in 2020.
Morris was 33 when he got his first head coaching job with Tampa Bay in 2009. He lasted three seasons, finishing with one winning season, no playoff appearances and a record of 17-31.
The Titans have interviewed eight candidates. They wrapped up the first week with an interview of two-time AP Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski.
The other candidates include interim coach Mike McCoy, who went 2-9 after Brian Callahan was fired on Oct. 13, former Dallas coach Jason Garrett, Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
This is the first coaching search being run by first-time general manager Mike Borgonzi, hired less than a year ago by the Titans. Tennessee is mired in a skid of four straight losing seasons.
The Titans also have requested interviews with Mike McDaniel, fired by the Miami Dolphins, Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Green Bay defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.
NFL rules limit when teams can talk to coaches whose teams are currently in the playoffs. Coaches in the wild-card round can do a virtual interview of up to three hours beginning Tuesday, except for Smith, who can’t speak to teams until Wednesday with Pittsburgh playing Monday night.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Monday night to snap a four-game skid.
Dawson Mercer had a goal and an assist for New Jersey, and Nico Hischier and Dougie Hamilton each had two assists. Jacob Markstrom finished with 20 saves.
Ryan Hartman and Marcus Foligno scored for the Wild, and Jesper Wallstedt had 24 saves. Minnesota lost in regulation for just the second time in 10 games (4-2-4) and third in the last 18 (11-3-4).
Bratt scored his two goals 21 seconds apart to push the Devils' lead to 4-1 at 7:49 of the third period. On the first, he got a nice feed from Hamilton in front and beat Wallstedt for a two-goal lead. Then, he redirected Hamlton's point shot past the goalie for his 11th of the season.
Palat, who had two goals coming into the game, then got his second of the night at 9:39 after Mercer tapped a centering pass over in front for a four-goal lead.
Foligno scored a power-play goal with 19 seconds remaining for the final margin.
This was the third time Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes faced his two younger brothers, Devils center Jack Hughes and defenseman Luke Hughes, in an NHL game. The previous two times were when Quinn Hughes played for Vancouver.
Mercer gave the Devils a 1-0 lead midway through the first period on their first shot on goal of the game, a one-timer from the inside edge of the right circle off a pass from Nico Hischier from behind the goal line.
Hartman tied the score 1-1 with 6:19 remaining in the second period as he deflected Brock Faber's long point shot through traffic for his 12th.
Palat put the Devils back ahead with 8 seconds to go in the middle period off a pass from Hischier.
Devils: Host Seattle on Wednesday night.
Wild: Host Winnipeg on Thursday night.
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Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt looks at the replay board after a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) defends against a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) blocks a shot attempt by New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) skates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
