Cam Ward's pro debut was solid, if unspectacular. The first overall pick in this year's NFL draft completed five of eight passes for 67 yards, but more importantly was composed and looked comfortable running Tennessee's offense in the Titans' 29-7 preseason-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night.

Cam Ward spent the time before his first NFL preseason start with the Tennessee Titans watching a John Cena movie, then came out and handled business.

In the 2025 NFL draft, the Tennessee Titans selected Miami quarterback Cam Ward with their No. 1 pick.  When odds were first posted, Ward opened as a 7-1 underdog to the No. 1 pick. Ward entered the NFL draft as a -20,

The NFL Draft is the ultimate equalizer. When Roger Goodell makes his way to the podium to announce the first-overall pick, the slate has effectively been wiped clean for every team; the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and the three-win Tennessee Titans now have the same record,