Ward was named the Titans' player to watch ahead of the matchup by Pro Football Network writer Cameron Sheath. "The first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is set to play his first snaps for the Tennessee Ttians on Saturday. Cam Ward took the long route to the NFL, as a zero-star recruit out of high school," Sheath wrote.

The Tennessee Titans finished 3-14 last season, the worst record in the NFL, which ultimately earned them the No. 1 overall pick — used to draft quarterback Cam Ward. Ward’s journey to this point has been anything but typical.

Tempers flared during the practice between the Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and rookie Cam Ward opened up about his role in the skirmish