NASHVILLE – A lot has changed around quarterback Cam Ward, from coaches to teammates to even a new logo.
As it turns out, Ward has changed himself – he's lost weight, and he feels even better heading into his second NFL season.
"I'm trying to get a little bit leaner, and then just trying to stay durable for a long season," said Ward, who said he's lost 10 pounds during the offseason by focusing on his diet. "It's really watching the calorie limit, watching the amount of protein and the amount of carbs I need to put in, and what is best for my body and how I feel.
"I just think (the weight loss) will help me with durability, being faster, getting up in the pocket, and then just trying to play at my speed and not no one else's speed."
Ward made some impressive throws during the first OTA open to media on Thursday, connecting numerous times with first-round pick Carnell Tate.
Teammates say he looks more confident and comfortable, and coach Robert Saleh said he looks great physically.
"His arm's perfectly healthy," Saleh said of Ward. "He's slinging the ball. I mean, he's got some good velocity on it. And just like everyone else, learning the system. But so far, so good."
As a rookie in 2025, Ward threw for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions, with a passer rating of 80.3. He showed tremendous improvement in the final weeks of his rookie season.
Ward, who started all 17 games for the Titans in 2025, played every snap before suffering a right shoulder injury in the season finale at the Jaguars.
Ward said his shoulder feels fine, and things are going great through three OTA practices. Ward said he's worked to be more patient in the pocket, and on his leadership under Saleh and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
"It's been going great, getting the timing with the receivers and learning the width, and where I need to sit in the pocket for the o-line," Ward said. "It's been good, so (I need) to continue to lean the install with coach Daboll, and continue to get better."
