Cam Ward Loses Receiver to Camp Injury

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated Jul 26, 2025 4:30 PM ET

The 2025 season is a big one for the Tennessee Titans. After finishing tied for the worst record in the league last year with just three wins, the Titans were awarded the top pick in the NFL Draft. Led by new head coach Brian Callahan, they used it to select quarterback Cam Ward, immediately raising expectations heading into the season.

As training camp opened earlier this week, Ward stepped right into the QB1 role and began working with the projected starters. But at Saturday’s practice, one of those starters went down with an early training camp injury.

Former Arkansas Razorbacks standout Treylon Burks suffered an injury after making a diving one-handed catch. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Burks is believed to have fractured his collarbone.

#Titans WR Treylon Burks suffered a fractured collarbone here at their stadium practice, per me and @TomPelissero.

Burks will undergo further tests, but he’s expected to miss the start of the season at least. A frustrating outcome for the young pass catcher. pic.twitter.com/Mr2lF9Dcb6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 26, 2025

Burks began his NFL career in 2022 and has appeared in 27 games. He’s had limited usage so far, but hopes were higher this year with a dynamic new quarterback under center. In those 27 games, Burks has recorded 53 receptions and one touchdown. He was expected to start alongside Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett, but with this injury, Van Jefferson may move into a starting role.

This is a setback for Ward, who is projected to start immediately over veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle. Ward played five seasons of college football, finishing at Miami. In his final season with the Hurricanes, he threw for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns with just seven interceptions.

Last season, Tennessee ranked 26th in the league in total yards per game (304.2) and 26th in passing yards per game (195.1). The Titans averaged just 18.3 points per game, ahead of only five other teams.

Ward’s first NFL game is scheduled for September 7, when the Titans open the season on the road against the Denver Broncos.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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