
Titans rookie QB Cameron Ward leads TD drive in debut
TAMPA, FL. — Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cameron Ward made his preseason debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday and showed promise in his first live game action.
Ward, the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft, completed five of his eight attempts for 67 yards over the course of two drives. The Titans went three-and-out on his first drive but on the second he helped put together an 11-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a one-yard touchdown run by Tony Pollard.
Titans receiver Calvin Ridley caught three passes for 50 yards on the drive. Ridley’s pass interference call put the Titans in a first-and-20 dilemma but the offense bounced back via Ward passes to Ridley for 10 and 13 yards on the next two plays.
Ward’s first completion was a throw to Ridley in the middle of the field for 27 yards. The offensive line gave Ward plenty of time to wait for Ridley to come open.
Also in Saturday’s game, Titans running back Tyjae Spears suffered a lower right leg injury after a 13-yard catch and run. Spears limped off the field and was placed on a cart before being taken into the locker room.