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Titans Back Cam Ward Despite Spotty OTAs as He Learns Brian Daboll’s Offense

Coaches say early accuracy issues reflect deliberate, scheme-heavy practice and expect Ward to show progress by mandatory minicamp.

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Nov 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward (1) scrambles against the Houston Texans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward (1) takes the field against the New Orleans Saints during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ward has posted several uneven voluntary OTA sessions, with multiple reports noting accuracy problems and completion rates near 50 percent across a recent stretch of practices.
  • Coaches led by Robert Saleh publicly defended Ward on June 11, calling him a very good quarterback while stopping short of labeling him "elite" as they continue to evaluate him.
  • Staff say the inconsistencies are tied to Ward adjusting to Brian Daboll’s new system and to practice scripting that intentionally exposes him to varied defensive looks.
  • The Titans upgraded Ward’s pass-catching options this offseason by signing Wan’Dale Robinson and drafting Carnell Tate, while second-year receiver Elic Ayomanor is emerging as a reliable target.
  • The team and local media are urging patience and point to mandatory minicamp in mid-June as the next formal checkpoint to judge Ward’s progress.