Overview
- Ward injured his right shoulder on a 7-yard touchdown run, landing on his throwing side after contact from Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun.
- He was ruled out in the first quarter, ending his streak of playing every offensive snap this season, and Brandon Allen finished the game.
- Postgame evaluations identified a sprained AC joint; multiple reports say surgery is not expected, and Ward said he doesn’t think he’ll need one as further testing continues.
- Ward returned to the sideline in a sling and will focus on rehab through the offseason, with no firm timetable yet for full football activities.
- The No. 1 pick completed a rookie year with 3,169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions for the 3-14 Titans as the franchise turns to offseason development and evaluations.