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Cam Ward Caps Preseason With 90-Yard Touchdown Drive as Titans Pivot to Week 1

Team leaders describe his brief camp shove with Jeffery Simmons as routine, reflecting a measured build-up to his likely Week 1 debut.

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) hands the ball off to wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) during an NFL football training camp practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Overview

  • Rookie Cam Ward directed a 13-play, 90-yard march capped by a Julius Chestnut 1-yard run in a 23-13 win over the Vikings, finishing 3 of 4 for 36 yards across two series.
  • Ward closed the exhibition slate with three starts and limited reps, going 10-of-19 with 145 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions, and one sack.
  • Tennessee deliberately restricted the No. 1 pick’s preseason exposure, with seven total drives, as top targets Calvin Ridley and Tony Pollard sat out the last two games.
  • Receiver Tyler Lockett and coach Brian Callahan characterized Ward’s mid-camp shove exchange with Jeffery Simmons as competitive, non-serious energy that the team has moved past.
  • Ward is expected to be named the Week 1 starter for the Sept. 7 opener at Denver, with Brandon Allen projected as the backup as Will Levis remains on injured reserve and final cuts near.