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The 1 Make-or-Break Thing Titans' Cam Ward Needs to Prove in Week 2

The 1 Make-or-Break Thing Titans' Cam Ward Needs to Prove in Week 2

By all accounts, Cam Ward underwhelmed in his second-year debut with the Tennessee Titans. The franchise QB passed just 19/32 for 140 yards, only managing to throw a score when the New York Jets' defense let up in the fourth quarter.

Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / September 17
6 Titans, 6 Answers: Ranking the locker room’s willingness to say Week 1 sucked, and what their perspectives actually mean

6 Titans, 6 Answers: Ranking the locker room’s willingness to say Week 1 sucked, and what their perspectives actually mean

I talked to six people who are in very different positions after the Titans’ Week 1 stinker. I asked them a lot of the same questions and got insightful, though different, answers.

Cordell Volson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Packers Signing G Cordell Volson

SI.com’s Bill Huber reports the Packers are signing veteran G Cordell Volson to the practice squad following a successful workout. Volson, 28, was a fourth-round pick of the Bengals in the 2022 draft out of North Dakota State.

Xavier Newman-Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Patriots Signing G Xavier Newman-Johnson

Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are signing G Xavier Newman-Johnson to the practice squad following a visit on Wednesday. Andrew Callahan reported the Patriots are waiving OL Jacob Rizy from the practice squad, which created an open spot for Newman-Johnson.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

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Cameron Ward News / EssentiallySports / September 17
'Not Really Interested in Begging': Jared Stillman Takes Surprising U-Turn on Titans’ Demand After Heated Argument With Cam Ward

'Not Really Interested in Begging': Jared Stillman Takes Surprising U-Turn on Titans’ Demand After Heated Argument With Cam Ward

Just days after publicly calling on the Tennessee Titans to hand back his revoked press credentials, Jared Stillman is singing a different tune. The outspoken Nashville-based podcaster who traded barbs with quarterback Cam Ward now says he’s done asking for anything from the organization – and he’s not shy about explaining why.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Titans' Jeffery Simmons gives Eagles, Jalen Hurts bulletin board material ahead of Week 2 game

Titans' Jeffery Simmons gives Eagles, Jalen Hurts bulletin board material ahead of Week 2 game

Simmons' thoughts on stopping the Eagles may give a little extra juice to Hurts.

Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash
Vic Fangio finds major problem with Eagles defense despite win over Commanders
Nick Sirianni gets candid on Makai Lemon's unimpressive Eagles debut
The 'Active NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz
NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 17
Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Titans' D-Line Bouncing Back vs. Eagles

Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Titans' D-Line Bouncing Back vs. Eagles

It can feel a little redundant honing in on just one problem from the Tennessee Titans' defeat in Week 1. Against the New York Jets at home, Tennessee came up short on both sides of the ball.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 17
Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash

Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash

It's an article of faith that football teams see their biggest improvement from the first game to the second. The Tennessee Titans and their fans sure hope that's true.

Tennessee Titans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Titans’ Jeffery Simmons reveals plan to slow down Jalen Hurts in Week 2

Titans’ Jeffery Simmons reveals plan to slow down Jalen Hurts in Week 2

After things didn’t go quite as planned in Robert Saleh’s revenge game against the New York Jets, falling 10-23 to his former organization, the Tennessee Titans don’t exactly have time to regroup and lick their wounds.

Jalen Hurts News / Athlon Sports / September 16
What is Jalen Hurts' Career Record Against Tennessee Titans?

What is Jalen Hurts' Career Record Against Tennessee Titans?

After pulling out a 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 1, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans in the second week of the season.

Jeffery Simmons News / TWSN / September 16
Titans' Jeffery Simmons Takes a Shot at Jalen Hurts Before Week 2

Titans' Jeffery Simmons Takes a Shot at Jalen Hurts Before Week 2

The Tennessee Titans have made their defensive plan for Jalen Hurts clear. They want to keep him in the pocket. “We just need to make Jalen Hurts be a QB,” Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons told reporters.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cameron Ward News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 16
New Statistic Shines Light on Cam Ward: Titans QB is Quietly Ahead of Schedule

New Statistic Shines Light on Cam Ward: Titans QB is Quietly Ahead of Schedule

Of all the worries that could have emerged from the Tennessee Titans' season-opener hosting the New York Jets, Cam Ward being circled as a serious worry wasn't expected.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Why 'scary' Week 1 performance could be a sign of what's ahead for Ravens

Why 'scary' Week 1 performance could be a sign of what's ahead for Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens wasted no time making a statement to begin the 2026 NFL season with a 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, becoming the first team since the 1970 merger to score at least 40 points in consecutive season openers.

Ravens' Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts
Could Ravens' Derrick Henry actually challenge Emmitt Smith's rushing record?
Lamar Jackson reveals thoughts on short-term Ravens future after contract decision
NFL insider repeats Lamar Jackson contract warning to Ravens after win over Colts
Ravens place rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve
The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz
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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
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 The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
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 The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Titans’ Jeffery Simmons gives Jalen Hurts and the Eagles Extra Motivation

Titans’ Jeffery Simmons gives Jalen Hurts and the Eagles Extra Motivation

Ahead of the Week 2 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans, Jeffery Simmons noted what the Titans need to do to emerge with the win, which may have accidentally added motivation to the Eagles’ locker room.

Tennessee Titans News / Viral Sports News / September 16
Tennessee Titans Terminate Contract of 23-Year-Old Lineman

Tennessee Titans Terminate Contract of 23-Year-Old Lineman

The Tennessee Titans released 23-year-old offensive lineman Drew Moss from their practice squad this week, ending his second stint with the organization as they shuffled depth after a 23-10 Week 1 loss to the New York Jets, via the NFL transaction wire.

Xavier Newman-Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Patriots Hosted G Xavier Newman-Johnson For Visit

The New England Patriots hosted G Xavier Newman-Johnson for a visit on Wednesday, per the NFL transaction wire.  Newman-Johnson, 26, went undrafted out of Baylor in the 2022 NFL Draft before catching on with the Titans.

Tennessee Titans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16
Old habits die hard, and that’s why Robert Saleh thinks Titans’ Cam Ward stinks right now

Old habits die hard, and that’s why Robert Saleh thinks Titans’ Cam Ward stinks right now

On Sunday afternoon, the Tennessee Titans started out their season with an ugly home loss to the New York Jets. It wasn’t a good game for quarterback Cam Ward, who is hoping to take a step forward in his second season after being drafted number one overall but didn’t get off to a great start.

Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / September 16
Cam Ward’s struggles force Tennessee Titans to confront difficult conversation about benching their quarterback

Cam Ward’s struggles force Tennessee Titans to confront difficult conversation about benching their quarterback

Cam Ward simply isn’t playing well right now and based on what we’ve seen over the last year and change, the Titans’ brass are faced with a difficult conversation about his future.

Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Titans Make Two Practice Squad Moves

Titans Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The Tennessee Titans officially signed LB Jimmy Ciarlo to their practice squad and cut G Drew Moss in a corresponding move, per Jim Wyatt of the team’s site.  Tennessee’s practice squad now includes: QB Hendon Hooker RB Kalel Mullings WR K.J.

Tennessee Titans News / EssentiallySports / September 15
Former Ravens Pro Bowler Kevin Zeitler Seeks NFL Return at 36

Former Ravens Pro Bowler Kevin Zeitler Seeks NFL Return at 36

Kevin Zeitler has spent 14 seasons establishing himself as one of the NFL’s most reliable interior offensive linemen. The former first-round pick and 2023 Pro Bowler played his most recent season with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year, $9 million deal, but became a free agent after the contract expired.

Tennessee Titans News / Contact Music / September 15

Marc Almond wants wave goodbye to Soft Cell with tribute concert to late bandmate Dave Ball

Marc Almond is planning a final Soft Cell concert as a tribute to his late bandmate Dave Ball. Dave passed away in his sleep on 22 October 2025 just days after finishing work on Soft Cell’s new album Danceteria.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Derrick Henry's performance is a sign of Titans' ineptitude

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

The Tennessee Titans probably miss Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry even more now.

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy
Ravens WR Zay Flowers' 150-yard first half ends with hamstring injury
Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold
The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz
Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Titans fans have brutal chant during their Week 1 loss

Titans fans have brutal chant during their Week 1 loss

Tennessee Titans fans only needed one week to decide they had seen enough of the 2026 iteration of the team. The Titans opened their season with a 23-10 home loss to the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Ravens' Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Showing no signs of slowing down at 32, Derrick Henry put on one of his signature monster performances as the Baltimore Ravens opened the season by dominating the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. 

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy
Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude
NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs
The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz
Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Titans postpone Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction

Titans postpone Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction

The Tennessee Titans have postponed former running back Chris Johnson’s induction into the franchise Ring of Honor after he and his family were unable to travel to Nashville for Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets.

Tennessee Titans News / Field Level Media / September 11
Chris Johnson’s Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed

Chris Johnson’s Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed

The Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson's induction into their Ring of Honor because he and his family are no longer able to attend Sunday's season opener in person.

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / September 7
Titans LB Cedric Gray suffers concussion in UTV accident days before Week 1

Titans LB Cedric Gray suffers concussion in UTV accident days before Week 1

The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that linebacker Cedric Gray was involved in a UTV accident in Tennessee over the weekend and sustained a concussion and minor injuries.

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