OU head trainer Jonathan Gress joins Tennessee Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Oklahoma Sooners head athletic trainer Jonathan Gress has accepted a position with the NFL's Tennessee Titans as Director of Rehabilitation and Reconditioning. Gress had been with the Sooners for only one year after transitioning from the New Orleans Saints. His departure comes as the Sooners prepare for the 2026 season, which opens on September 4 against UTEP. The university is actively seeking a replacement for Gress ahead of fall camp, aiming to improve player health after a challenging injury situation in the previous season.
- •Jonathan Gress leaves OU for Tennessee Titans role.
- •He spent one year with Oklahoma after the Saints.
- •OU's 2026 season begins September 4 against UTEP.
- •Replacement search is underway for Gress.
- •Earlier injuries plagued the Sooners' performance.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — OU loses head trainer to NFL team
"The Oklahoma Sooners have lost their lead trainer to the NFL ranks.
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