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Titans Limit Cam Ward to Brief Stint as Rookie Shows Arm Talent in Second Preseason Game

Tennessee’s plan shields their No. 1 pick by benching veteran wideouts to gauge his rapport with younger receivers.

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Overview

  • Cam Ward played roughly two series against the Falcons and completed 2 of 7 passes for 42 yards without a touchdown or interception.
  • On his first drive the rookie connected with fourth-round pick Elic Ayomanor for a 35-yard gain and fired a well-placed deep ball to Van Jefferson that was dropped.
  • Veteran receivers Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett sat out Week 2 as the Titans protected their top draft pick and leaned on their youth receivers.
  • Tennessee moved quickly after Week 1, waiving backup Tim Boyle and signing Trevor Siemian to bolster its quarterback depth chart.
  • Through two exhibitions Ward is 7-of-15 for 109 yards and has publicly proclaimed confidence in what he calls a top-five receiving corps.