Tennessee Titans president and CEO Burke Nihill said team controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk is “grieving” and “sorry” amid the team’s long losing stretch, during an interview with WKRN-TV sports director Cory Curtis.
Nihill has declined multiple interview and statement requests from The Tennessean amid the Titans’ 0-5 start, which is part of a 6-33 stretch that dates back to 2023.
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Curtis, who works as the Titans preseason sideline reporter, asked why Strunk isn’t speaking directly on the topic.
“Amy is a fan first and foremost. As a little girl, she was following this team and the players were her heroes,” Nihill said. “And the same is true today. Some of my favorite moments are coming around the corner and seeing her hugging (All-Pro defensive tackle) Jeffery Simmons and just expressing her appreciation for Jeffery as a person and as a player and the passion he plays with.
“She loves this team. She’s passionate about this team. And she’s feeling just great disappointment. She’s feeling a lot of grief knowing that it’s not fun for anybody. It’s not fun for her to be in this stretch of losing. And she desperately wants that to turn around and is doing everything she can to support turning it around. But also knowing that it’s not just that her team that she’s grown up loving is losing and just for herself. She understands that we all have a responsibility to our fans to do better. And, you know, she’s sorry that we’re not doing better.”
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Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (3) brings down Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (3) brings down Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (3) brings down Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) greet each other after the game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton (50) exits the field after their loss to the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (2) exits the field after their loss to the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan’dale Robinson (4) receives a pass for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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A fan has a message for Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the fourth quarter between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84) is tackled by Houston Texans safety Kamari Ramsey (27) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (2) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) celebrates his touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate (14) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) is pushed out of bounds by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez al-Shaair (0) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) is stopped after a first down during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs in for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor (24) grabs Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans tight end Foster Moreau (87) is stopped by Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton (50) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate (14) couldn’t bring down a Hail Mary pass during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) dodges Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) face masks Tennessee Titans cornerback Marcus Harris (26) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates a reception for a first down during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) is tackled by Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton (50) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) hands off to running back David Montgomery (32) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans safety Tony Adams (29) can’t tackle Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (4) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh scans the field during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans cornerback Micah Robinson (21) takes down Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) on a kickoff return during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans place kicker Joey Slye (6) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks for a reciever during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh studies the play sheet during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans tight end Kylen Granson (86) can’t pull down the pass over Houston Texans safety Reed Blankenship (6) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans linebacker James Williams Sr. (52) pressures Houston Texans punter Kai Kroeger (38) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) runs for a first down during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans place kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn (15) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (19) is tripped up by Tennessee Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor (24) as cornerback Cor’dale Flott (18) flies overhead during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (19) is tripped up by Tennessee Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor (24) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor (24) and safety Terrell Burgess (38) stop Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans cornerback Cor’dale Flott (18) and linebacker Cody Barton (50) stop Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans cornerback Micah Robinson (21) pushes Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) out of bounds during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (2) runs for 6 yards during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) runs for a first down during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans safety Terrell Burgess (38) hits the field for warm ups before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh waves to fans before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tyler Reed 9, of Manchester, TN waits for autographs before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Titans special teams coach John Fassel works the sideline before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (2) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) signs autographs before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Nihill continued: “And I promise you, (Adams Strunk) is doing everything she can and everyone who punches in a key code every Monday to refocus and try to do better the next week and for the long term. She’s sorry. She’s disappointed. She’s grieving. She desperately wants the turnaround, and it’s not fun for her. It’s not for anybody.”
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Nihill, who has been empowered to speak on behalf of Adams Strunk, has faced increased criticism amid the winless start, specifically after he fired three people from his front office in early October. Radio host Jared Stillman, whose credential the Titans pulled before the season, was the reporter who broke the news.
The unrest was evident after the Titans fell to 0-5 for the first time since 2009 following a 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans on Oct. 11. Fans, some of whom showed up with paper bags on their heads, booed in the second half and as the game went final.
Nihill was a central figure in bringing the 2030 Super Bowl to the Titans’ $2.2 billion Nissan Stadium, which is set to open in 2027. He was also a driving force behind construction of the new stadium.
There have been gripes that Nihill became preoccupied with the stadium and Super Bowl initiatives instead of the on-field product.
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Curtis asked Nihill what has been the biggest challenge to return the team to relevancy.
“The primary thing I’d like to say, it has been a challenging time. It’s obvious to us, we know we’ve been letting our fans down,” Nihill said. “It hurts, and we’re fans first and and also carry the grief knowing we owe (fans) more than what we’ve been offering in terms of team performance. We did have a stretch of great team performance there for a while, but it hasn’t been nearly good enough for a long time, and that includes this season.”
Tyler Palmateer covers the Tennessee Titans for The Tennessean. Have a story idea for Tyler? Reach him at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and on the X platform,@tpalmateer83.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Titans CEO Burke Nihill: Amy Adams Strunk is ‘sorry’ about mounting losses
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