The Titans removed a Father’s Day post that sparked backlash, deleting the content after it drew criticism online for being controversial or poorly received by fans and social media users.

The Tennessee Titans faced backlash on Sunday after their Father’s Day message drew sharp criticism from fans. Instead of focusing on fathers, the team’s social media post emphasized mothers and general father figures, which many felt missed the mark for the occasion. The post, intended to be inclusive, was met with confusion and mockery across social media platforms.

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) were especially vocal, accusing the team of diluting the significance of Father’s Day. Despite the Titans’ attempt to quietly remove the post, screenshots quickly circulated, fueling continued discussion and criticism. The incident has sparked debate about how public institutions approach holiday messaging in the age of social media.

“Lmao got everyone but the dads,” joked Buck Reising of AtoZ Sports Nashville on X, highlighting the irony in the Titans’ Father’s Day message. His reaction echoed that of many fans who felt the post overlooked actual fathers.

Amber Harding of Outkick suggested the misstep may have been unintentional, possibly the result of a copy-and-paste error. She noted that the wording closely resembled the Titans’ Mother’s Day post, implying it may have been a simple oversight rather than a deliberate message.

Since deleting the controversial Father’s Day post, the Tennessee Titans have chosen not to issue a replacement message. Instead, they shifted focus to celebrating “615 Day,” a local Nashville observance named after the city’s area code.

The decision to highlight 615 Day rather than revisiting Father’s Day appeared to be a strategic pivot, possibly aimed at redirecting attention and minimizing further backlash. While some fans appreciated the local pride, others continued to question the absence of a revised tribute to fathers.

The Titans’ Father’s Day misstep sparked a mix of humor and frustration among fans on X. Many found the error amusing, flooding the platform with sarcastic remarks and memes. One fan quipped, “Thank you @Titans for wishing my ex-wife a happy Father’s Day,” capturing the lighthearted tone some took in response to the situation.

Others, however, expressed genuine disappointment, criticizing the team for failing to properly acknowledge fathers. “Moms? Look, I love my mom, but this day is for the dads,” one user wrote, before offering his own well wishes to fathers. Another fan took a more serious tone, seeing the blunder as a reflection of deeper issues within the organization, writing, “We can’t even get Father’s Day right… this organization.”