Ward and the Titans starters will play at least a series in Saturday's game, per Brian Callahan. The No. 1 overall pick has had a normal rookie training camp so far, with good and bad mixed in as he adapts to NFL speed and a new scheme.

Cam Ward’s pro debut was solid, if unspectacular. The first overall pick in this year’s NFL draft completed five of eight passes for 67 yards, but more importantly was composed and looked comfortable running Tennessee’s offense in the Titans’ 29-7 preseason-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Tennessee Titans fell, 29-7, in their preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, spoiling Cam Ward's NFL debut.