Dave Gardi was hired by the Titans in 2026 as Executive Vice President, Football Operations, arriving with over two decades of NFL team and league office experience. He spent the previous two campaigns with the Washington Commanders after a 21-year run in the league office.

In his current role with the Titans, Gardi oversees Football Administration, Football Strategy and Analytics, Football Research, Football Information Systems, Video, Equipment, Team Operations and Security. He reports directly to General Manager Mike Borgonzi.

As a member of the Commanders from 2024 to 2025, Gardi held the role of Senior Vice President of Football Initiatives. He supported the coaching staff, front office and ownership in a variety of ways, including in-game coaching duties, serving as a liaison to the NFL League office, ensuring team compliance with all League policies, and assisting in the design of the Commanders' new stadium.

In his final 10 years at NFL headquarters (2014-23), Gardi served as Senior Vice President of Football Operations, playing a pivotal role in the development of policies and procedures that helped control the competitive balance and integrity of the game. He also helped oversee rules administration on game day. During his tenure, Gardi served in a leadership role in the operations of NFL tent-pole events like the Super Bowl, NFL Draft and Pro Bowl.

He also served as the league's Vice President of Labor Relations and Football Administration after starting at the league office as labor counsel in 2003. He advised clubs on matters related to the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, including player contracts, salary cap, club discipline, league policies and workers compensation.

A native of Sayville, N.Y., Gardi played quarterback for four years at Brown University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science. Gardi also earned a doctorate in law from Hofstra University, while assisting his father, Joe Gardi, the head coach of the Hofstra football program and former assistant coach with the New York Jets (1976-84).

Gardi and his wife, Michele, have two children: Chase and Grayson.

DAVE GARDI'S EXECUTIVE TIMELINE

2026: Executive Vice President, Football Operations – Tennessee Titans

2024-25: Senior Vice President of Football Initiatives – Washington Commanders

2014-23: Senior Vice President of Football Operations – National Football League

2010-14: Vice President of Labor Relations and Football Administration – National Football League

2003-14: Labor Relations Counsel – National Football League