Dave McGinnis, longtime NFL coach and Titans broadcaster, died in April 2026 at age 74 after an illness. He previously coached the Arizona Cardinals (head coach 2000–2003) and later served as a Titans linebackers coach and assistant head coach, before becoming a Titans radio color analyst. Several obituaries and team statements commemorated his passion, teaching, and impact on players and colleagues.
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- Death: April 2026, at hospital with family by his side; cause reported as illness.
- Career highlights: Cardinals head coach (2000–2003); Cardinals defensive coordinator earlier; Titans linebackers coach (2004–2011) and assistant head coach (2012–2016); Titans radio color analyst since 2017.
- Legacy: Remembered as a "ballcoach" with infectious enthusiasm and loyalty to the teams he served; left a lasting impression on players, coaches, and Titans fans.
If you’d like, I can pull in a concise timeline of his coaching positions and a few quotes from official statements to add to this summary. I can also provide links to reliable obituaries or team statements for citation.