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Titans Sign No. 1 Pick Cam Ward to Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal

Cam Ward, the first FCS quarterback selected No. 1 overall since 1979, secures a $48.7 million contract as Tennessee's quarterback competition begins.

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Cam Ward (1) passes the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Cam Ward has signed a four-year, $48.7 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans, including a fifth-year option.
  • Ward represented himself during contract negotiations, a rare move for NFL rookies.
  • The Titans selected Ward as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, prioritizing him as their potential franchise quarterback.
  • Ward set a Division I record with 158 career touchdown passes over five college seasons at Incarnate Word, Washington State, and Miami.
  • Tennessee’s quarterback room now includes Ward, Will Levis, Kyle Allen, and Tim Boyle, with an open competition for the starting role underway.