Chad Brinker was promoted to president of football operations in January 2024. He originally joined the Titans in 2023 as assistant general manager/strategy. Prior to arriving in Tennessee, Brinker spent 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, most recently as personnel/football administration executive.

As president of football operations, a new role for the organization, Brinker provides executive leadership and support for the entire football side of the organization. His day-to-day responsibilities include direct oversight of the football departments that address salary cap management; analytics and strategy; communications and information systems; and team operations including security, video, equipment, and grounds. Brinker also provides scouting evaluations of top talent in both college and the NFL.

During his first season with the Titans, Brinker worked closely with general manager Ran Carthon and was instrumental in creating the foundation for the team's analytics efforts moving forward. He was also a part of the day-to-day oversight of salary cap management and personnel evaluations.

Chad Brinker was promoted to president of football operations in January 2024. He originally joined the Titans in 2023 as assistant general manager/strategy. Prior to arriving in Tennessee, Brinker spent 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, most recently as personnel/football administration executive.

As president of football operations, a new role for the organization, Brinker provides executive leadership and support for the entire football side of the organization. His day-to-day responsibilities include direct oversight of the football departments that address salary cap management; analytics and strategy; communications and information systems; and team operations including security, video, equipment, and grounds. Brinker also provides scouting evaluations of top talent in both college and the NFL.

During his first season with the Titans, Brinker worked closely with general manager Ran Carthon and was instrumental in creating the foundation for the team's analytics efforts moving forward. He was also a part of the day-to-day oversight of salary cap management and personnel evaluations.

While at the Packers, Brinker helped direct the team's pro personnel department, which included development of strategies for unrestricted free agency and the undrafted free agent process, while also doing year-round analysis of the other NFL rosters. Additionally, Brinker worked with the general manager and director of football operations to incorporate long-range planning for player contract management related to the salary cap.

Brinker brings a variety of experiences to the Titans. Prior his promotion in Green Bay, he spent three seasons (2017-19) as assistant director of pro scouting/salary cap analyst. He spent six seasons (2012-17) as a pro scout for the Packers, which also included some college scouting responsibilities. He originally joined Green Bay as a scouting assistant in 2010.

As a player, Brinker was a two-time All-Mid-American Conference selection at running back for Ohio University, while also competing on the Bobcat track team. He also earned two degrees while at Ohio – a bachelor's degree in specialized studies and a master's degree in sports administration. Brinker signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted college free agent in 2003.

Following his playing career, he worked for two Fortune 100 companies before joining the Packers personnel department. In 2021, Brinker earned an executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a top-5 business school.

Brinker and his wife have three children. He enjoys reading, writing, teaching, traveling, and playing basketball.