Overview
- The Tennessee Titans lost to the Baltimore Ravens 24-18 on Sunday, dropping to 0-4 and leaving Ward with a 3-18 record as a starter after he completed 20 of 31 passes for 222 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and 27 rushing yards.
- A clip from the team’s locker-room livestream showed Ward tapping the podium and saying “We got three minutes left” before threatening to walk out, a moment that quickly went viral and intensified media and fan criticism.
- Multiple reports say league sources see an ‘obvious disconnect’ between Ward and Tennessee’s offensive scheme, though ESPN reporting cited by outlets also noted that many around the league still believe Ward has the character and upside to improve.
- Rookie receiver Carnell Tate delivered a breakout performance with nine catches for 145 yards, giving the offense a promising weapon that Ward connected with on several key plays late in the game.
- Mitchell Trubisky is the experienced backup on the roster and has been discussed by commentators and outlets as a short-term option if the Titans choose to bench Ward to reset his development and protect his confidence.