Cameron Ward, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, made a very brief preseason debut Sunday for the Tennessee Titans. While Ward performed relatively well, coach Brian Callahan knows the rookie quarterback still has a lot of work to do to realize his potential.

Cam Ward led a touchdown drive in his preseason debut, a 29-7 Titans loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 9 at Raymond James Stadium. Ward was 5-for-8 for 67 yards, with all the completions coming in the second drive (following an opening drive three-and-out). Tennessee scored on the drive via a Tony Pollard 1-yard touchdown run.

Cam Ward’s debut for the Tennessee Titans was one of the few bright spots in their 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the preseason opener. While Ward’s performance was