Completed 19 of 30 passes for three touchdowns and one interception after a difficult start Thursday.
Cam Ward
Quarterback for the Tennessee Titans
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2026 season
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TEN · QB · QB1
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Targeted Tate more than any other Titans receiver during the session.
Connected with Tate several times, including a fade, back-shoulder throw and contested deep catch.
Despite Tennessee's coaching and offensive changes, Daboll appears to be asking him to handle familiar fundamentals at this stage.
Has delivered efficient short completions, while Tennessee seeks more explosive plays without sacrificing his decision-making.
Working through a different quarterbacking process under Brian Daboll, with early results resembling last season's approach.
Deep-passing struggles are being viewed as a shared issue involving Ward and the receivers.
Can resemble Marvel's Domino at times, according to the writer's comparison.
Says Tennessee's offense needs to improve on deep passing after missed downfield connections with receivers.
Done for the day, according to the report.
His night is over.
Has had a solid camp with good decision-making; several elite practices mixed with some he would prefer to redo.
Receivers working with him on ball placement and velocity on short routes; occasional throws arrive harder than intended.
Escaped vertically from the pocket to an open right side for what would have been a significant gain on a third-down rep late in practice.
Progressed through reads quickly at times against San Francisco; Saleh attributes it to game pace and says he will adjust with more snaps.
Brian Daboll will focus Ward's development on red zone, two-minute, and third-down situations under Robert Saleh's framework.
Had a good day in practice with a red zone TD, another red zone scoring drive, and two strong deep throws including a TD to Ayomanor.
Saleh emphasizing reps and fundamentals; says Ward executes passes well in practice but needs confidence in games.
First-team offense took the field again in the session.
Engages in verbal exchanges with Fred Warner during practices, which Warner believes could elevate Ward's game.
5-for-9 in team periods with mixed accuracy: completions to Robinson and Tate, but underthrew Ridley and misfired over the middle.
Says he wants extended work in Thursday's preseason game to build rhythm, with a focus on elite execution.
QB coach reports his processing speed is quickening in camp.
Made notable plays in scrimmage, including effective checkdowns that drew coaching praise.
Says the game is slowing down through work with coordinator Daboll, who lets him play freely.