Cam Ward's first red-zone work of training camp reinforced where the Titans need the biggest jump from their quarterback and how Brian Daboll plans to help him get there.

By PAUL KUHARSKY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At the end of the Titans’ first practice of training camp, Cam Ward threw seven passes in eight red-zone snaps.

He connected with Elic Ayomanor and Carnell Tate for touchdowns, while four of his other five throws fell incomplete. Two were throwaways.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) talks to offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, right, during the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Cam Ward and Brian Daboll / ASSOCIATE PRESS, George Walker IV

Ward is working on many areas heading into his second season, and Robert Saleh said he boils things down for all quarterbacks to third down, red zone and 2-minute.

Pressure Remains Ward's Biggest Obstacle

Pressure comes in all those circumstances, and Ward struggled under pressure in 2025.



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