Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward. Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Cam Ward appears to angrily call out Titans coach on sideline

By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Oct 26, 2025 7:59 PM ET

The Tennessee Titans had another tough day in their game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, and the frustration boiled over for rookie quarterback Cam Ward at one point.

The Titans were trailing 17-7 early in the second half and had 4th-and-3 just past midfield. Mike McCoy, Tennessee's interim head coach, decided to take a conservative approach by punting. Ward did not seem pleased about that.

After the offense was called off the field, Ward was shown by the CBS broadcast looking angry on the sideline. It looked like the No. 1 overall pick was questioning why the Titans did not go for it on fourth down.

Most people agreed that Ward said something along the lines of, "What are we doing, Mike? Go for it!"

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Cam Ward has had a frustrating year

Ward's reaction was hardly a shock. The Titans entered Sunday's game with a record of 1-6. They fired their head coach earlier this month and are nowhere near contention. McCoy may have been trying to protect his rookie quarterback, but Tennessee has very little to lose at this point.

Ward and the entire Titans offense have struggled all season, which is one of the reasons former head coach Brian Callahan lost his job. That theme continued on Sunday, as they lost 38-14 to the Colts. One of their two touchdowns was a three-yard rush by running back Tyjae Spears in garbage time.

Sunday marked the sixth consecutive game where Ward threw an interception. He finished the day 22-of-38 for 259 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Ward now has five touchdowns compared to six interceptions through eight games in his first NFL season.

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