Tim Kelly (born August 17, 1986) is an

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coach who is the

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). Previously, he coached with the

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in various assistant roles, including

, between 2014 and 2021. Kelly has also served as an assistant coach for several

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teams. He attended

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, where he also played for their

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Coaching career

Penn State

In 2012 and 2013, Kelly worked as a

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for Penn State.

Houston Texans

Starting in 2014, Kelly spent three years as offensive quality control coach for head coach Bill O'Brien and the

. He served as the tight ends coach in 2017 and 2018. On February 5, 2019, Kelly was promoted to

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'', February 5, 2019, retrieved February 8, 2019. In 2020, Kelly was given an additional role as quarterbacks coach. On March 10, 2021, Kelly was retained as offensive coordinator under head coach

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. On January 13, 2022, Kelly was fired by the Texans, alongside head coach David Culley.

Tennessee Titans

On February 8, 2022, Kelly was hired by the

as their passing game coordinator under head coach

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. On February 7, 2023, Kelly was elevated to offensive coordinator.

Personal life

Kelly's brother,

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, played

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at Purdue before being drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the

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References

External links

Tennessee Titans profile

Eastern Illinois Panthers profile
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