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Tennessee Titans training camp: Key dates, when fans can attend practice, what to know
The Tennessee Titans enter the first preseason of the Cam Ward era with the beginning of training camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. Players will report for camp on July 22, with the first practice taking place July 23. Ward's play will be the focal point in each practice ahead of the Sept. 7 season opener at the Denver Broncos. Brian Callahan and his staff embark on their second training camp in Nashville, with a young roster that is unproven but still needs to step up from last season's 3-14 record. Here's what to know about Titans training camp: When does Tennessee Titans training camp open? Players report to training camp on July 22, with the first practice open to the public on July 23. Where is Titans training camp? With the exception of the "Back Together Weekend" practice on July 26 at Nissan Stadium, all other training camp practices will take place at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, the team's facility. When can Titans fans attend training camp practices? Fans may attend seven practices during training camp — six at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park and one at Nissan Stadium. Tickets are required, and all six practices at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park are sold out. The dates: July 23 (9:15 a.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park) July 24 (9 a.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park) July 26 (11 a.m. at Nissan Stadium) July 29 (8 a.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park) July 30 (8 a.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park) Aug. 2 (8 a.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park) Aug. 6 (8 a.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park) For those who have tickets and plan to attend one of the six open practices at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, parking and shuttles will be available at Nissan Stadium. Do Titans fans need tickets to attend practice at Nissan Stadium? The Titans require fans to claim a free ticket for the July 26 open practice at Nissan Stadium, using this link on SeatGeek. Gates open at 10 a.m., with practice scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Are the Tennessee Titans 2025 draft picks all signed ahead of the first training camp practice? Yes. Edge rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo, the team's second-round pick, signed his rookie contract on July 21, the last of the nine picks to sign. What are some of the top Titans storylines heading into training camp? Three of the many storylines this training camp include: Cam Ward, Cam Ward, Cam Ward Ward's progress will be The Focus during camp. His passing stats in practices from 7-on-7 to team periods will be logged daily. How much better will Ward be in late August compared to the first practice on July 22? As Ward goes, so go the Titans. The health of L'Jarius Sneed Sneed missed the final 12 games of last season with a quad injury, then was not on the field for OTAs and minicamp practices that were open to the media earlier this summer. What is his health status? Sneed, 28, has a $22.57 million cap hit in 2025, third-highest on the team, per Spotrac. Which young wide receiver will become the team's third option? Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett are established veterans who will be a large part of the Titans' passing game in Ward's rookie season. But there is a role available at WR3, and the battle among rookies Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike and Xavier Restrepo, along with veteran Van Jefferson and others, will be a camp-long focus. Tennessee Titans NFL preseason key dates July 22: Players report for training camp July 23: First open practice July 26: "Back Together Weekend" practice at Nissan Stadium Aug. 9: First preseason game, at Tampa Bay Aug. 22: Final preseason game, vs. Minnesota Aug. 26: Roster cutdown day to 53 players Sept. 7: Week 1 of the regular season, at Denver Will Cam Ward be the Titans starting QB to start the season? Though not official, all signs point to the No. 1 overall pick being QB1 when the Titans open the season in Denver on Sept. 7. That scenario was likely with or without a healthy Will Levis. But without Levis in 2025 following shoulder surgery, the backup quarterback battle will be one to watch throughout the next six weeks between Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle, along with any other quarterback signed in the wake of Levis' season-ending surgery. Tennessee Titans training camp news, stories GENTRY ESTES: Afraid Tennessee Titans might ruin Cam Ward? Here's precisely how to avoid that awful fate FOCUSING ON CAM WARD: Afraid Tennessee Titans might ruin Cam Ward? Here's precisely how to avoid that awful fate LEVIS OUT FOR THE SEASON: Will Levis to have season-ending shoulder surgery, miss 2025 NFL season for Tennessee Titans QUARTER CENTURY OF THE TITANS: Introducing the Tennessee Titans' 25 greatest moments LATEST CONSTRUCTION UPDATES: Updating construction efforts, ticket sales for new Nissan Stadium at project's midpoint Tennessee Titans preseason schedule Preseason Week 1: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Saturday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. CT on WKRN News 2) Preseason Week 2: at Atlanta Falcons (Friday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m. CT, WKRN News 2 locally/NFL Network nationally) Preseason Week 3: vs. Minnesota Vikings (Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. CT, CBS) Tennessee Titans 2025 regular-season schedule Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 7, at Denver Broncos, 3:05 p.m. CT, FOX Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 14, vs. Los Angeles Rams, noon CT, CBS Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 21, vs. Indianapolis Colts, noon CT, CBS Week 4: Sunday, Sept. 28, at Houston Texans, noon CT, CBS Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 5, at Arizona Cardinals, 3:05 p.m. CT, CBS Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 12, at Las Vegas Raiders, 3:05 p.m. CT, FOX Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 19, vs. New England Patriots, noon CT, CBS Week 8: Sunday, Oct. 26, at Indianapolis Colts, 3:25 p.m. CT, CBS Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 2, vs. Los Angeles Chargers, noon, CT, CBS Week 10: BYE WEEK Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 16, vs. Houston Texans, noon CT, FOX Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 23, vs. Seattle Seahawks, noon CT, FOX Week 13: Sunday, Nov. 30, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, noon CT, CBS Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cleveland Browns, noon CT, FOX Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 14, at San Francisco 49ers, 3:25 p.m. CT, FOX Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 21, vs. Kansas City Chiefs, noon CT, CBS Week 17: Sunday, Dec. 28, vs. New Orleans Saints, noon CT, CBS Week 18: TBD, at Jacksonville Jaguars, time and network TBD This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee Titans training camp: Key dates, when fans can attend practice, what to know
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Tennessee Titans practice updates Day 1: Latest news, highlights from NFL training camp
Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans will convene for the first training camp practice of the 2025 NFL preseason on Wednesday, July 23, kicking off the start of coach Brian Callahan's second season in charge and Ward's debut as the quarterback of the present and future. The Titans will begin practice at 9:05 a.m. CT from Ascension St. Thomas Sports Park, with Ward, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 draft, leading the way. The team will feature several new faces acquired in the offseason, including veterans like tackle Dan Moore Jr., receiver Tyler Lockett and linebacker Cody Barton, as well as rookies such as outside linebacker Femi Oladejo, safety Kevin Winston Jr., and receivers Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike. Callahan will address the media prior to the practice, and Ward is expected to speak to the media afterward. This session is the first of nine before the team's preseason opener Aug. 9 against the Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. Here are highlights from training camp, as well as updates on the Titans' season ahead. Tennessee Titans practice updates for Day 1 training camp Post-Day 1 notes from players speaking to the media Jeffery Simmons said the defense did 40 up-downs before practice, an idea of defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. Simmons mentioned multiple times that he wanted the team to have the mentality to not have a season like 2024 happen again. "Not making the playoffs sucks," Simmons said. "That should be personal." Cam Ward: "We were mid in practice today, offensively." More Ward: "Just the pieces that we have, I think we are capable of being one of the top offensives in the league." Cam Ward speaks to the media Cam Ward will speak with the media soon. Below is the Titans' press conference feed, with other players also expected to speak: Cam Ward in 11-on-11 work Cam Ward and the Titans' first-team offense are working through 11-on-11 team periods right now. First drive: Ward completes short passes to Van Jefferson and Tyler Lockett, with a couple runs in between. Second drive: Ward is 1-for-2, with a Jarvis Brownlee pass breakup on a Van Jefferson target and a screen pass completed to Tyjae Spears Third drive: Ward throws complete to Chig Okonkwo for a short gain, then his pass to Calvin Ridley is incomplete. Fourth drive: Ward finds Tyler Lockett on a quick pass for a few yards, can't connect with Treylon Burks on a deep ball and has a pass batted down at the line of scrimmage. Ward finishes 5-for-9 in the first team period of camp, all on relatively short targets besides the Burks incompletion. Another Cam Ward practice clip Cam Ward's first camp practice Cam Ward opens his first training camp practice in the NFL with some tosses in front of the fans. It cannot be understated how much this season hinges on Ward's development, good record or not. More notes from Brian Callahan Lorenzo Carter's retirement shouldn't impact the amount of practice reps among the edge rushers during training camp, though some younger outside linebackers may get a bit of an increased look in practice. Callahan believes he has improved in several areas ahead of his second year as an NFL head coach. "I feel really good about where I've developed too, just like our players probably too from their first year to their second year," Callahan said. Brian Callahan: 'Hopefully sooner than later' for L'Jarius Sneed being activated from the PUP Titans coach Brian Callahan didn't have much of a timeline for L'Jarius Sneed's activation off of the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but Callahan wants Sneed to get up to speed when he's ready. "Hopefully sooner than later he'll be out here," Callahan said Wednesday. "He hasn't practiced a lot as of late, and we're going to have to get his legs back under him, get him back in shape. In football shape, that is, playing football. And so that's a process that'll start hopefully sooner than later, and we can get him back on the practice field, practicing and communicating with his teammates." 'No concrete plan' for Will Levis' rehab yet After Will Levis' surgery next week, there is "no concrete plan" for where Levis' rehabilitation will take place and whether or not he'll be in the team facility during that time, Brian Callahan said. Levis will have the surgery in California and do some immediate post-op rehab there. Cam Ward will take first-team reps Cam Ward will take the first-team reps from the start of training camp, Brian Callahan confirms. That is no surprise. Brian Callahan: Cam Ward's development is 'a daily process' Titans coach Brian Callahan is at the podium, and his first question is about Cam Ward and what a good progression looks like through training camp. "It's carrying over those things you've learned and applying them in a little bit more intense setting," Callahan said. "And now we get a chance to actually go play a little football, play against some different schemes. His development is a daily process, and there's going to be things that we have to correct every day, and there's going to be things he's going to do really well every day and we're going to try and continue those things." Good morning on Day 1 of training camp The Titans begin practice at about 9 a.m., with Brian Callahan speaking to the media at 8:45 a.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. Tennessee Titans training camp schedule The Titans opened training camp on July 23. They have nine practices scheduled between the start of camp and the first preseason game on Aug. 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Titans will match up against the Bucs and the Atlanta Falcons for joint practices before preseason games, and will end the preseason by hosting the Minnesota Vikings for a matchup on Aug. 22. When are Titans open practices? The open dates for fans at Titans practices throughout training camp can be found here. When are Titans joint practices? The Titans will battle Tampa Bay in joint practices on Aug. 7 and Atlanta Aug. 12-13. Both joint practice sessions will be on the road. Titans preseason schedule The Titans play at Tampa Bay on Aug. 9 (6:30 p.m. CT), at Atlanta on Aug. 15 (6 p.m. CT) and against Minnesota on Aug. 22 (7 p.m. CT). The game against the Falcons will be broadcast on NFL Network and the Vikings game will be on CBS. Titans odds 2025 BetMGM gives the Titans +20,000 odds to win the Super Bowl, tied with the New York Giants for the longest odds in the league. The Titans have +800 odds to win the AFC South, with +425 to make the playoffs. Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@ Follow Nick on X @nicksuss. Subscribe to the Talkin' Titans newsletter for updates sent directly to your inbox. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Titans training camp updates Day 1: News, highlights from practice
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Tennessee Titans training camp: 9 takeaways from Day 4
The Tennessee Titans took to the heat in Nashville for an open practice at Nissan Stadium and put on a show for those fans who braved the heat. The team looked poised and worked with energy, creating some early highlights during training camp in the process. Here's a look at nine things that caught our eye. Rookies impressing Head coach Brian Callahan met with the media before practice and addressed a few topics, including his early impressions of the rookie class during training camp. While he applauded all of them, he spoke at length about second-round pick Femi Oladejo and the enthusiasm and physicality he brings to the defense. A raw, edge prospect coming out of the draft, Oladejo appears to be ahead of schedule in his development and is trending in a positive direction. Wide-open battle for returns Callahan also discussed some special teams and broke down how the return specialist position is up for grabs, with the competition being completely wide open. The Titans have a solid mix of players competing for that spot, and it should be one of the more entertaining position battles to keep an eye on. While they haven't done much work in that area so far in camp, expect things to ramp up once pads go on. Signs of an explosion Before practice, Callahan discussed a desire for the offense to find a balance between efficiency and explosion, and Cam Ward delivered that on Saturday. In his first practice at Nissan Stadium, Ward put on a show, threading the needle with pinpoint accuracy and connecting on some deep balls. Yes, there is still work to be done, but this was a significant step forward for the offense. Brownlee is leading the charge While discussing the cornerback competition, Callahan pointed to Jarvis Brownlee as a player who has taken a significant step forward during the offseason, and that was visible on Saturday. During one drill, the second-year cornerback helped coach some of the younger cornerbacks on the roster, demonstrating the leadership qualities that both he and Callahan have discussed during the opening days of camp. Burks' bad luck continues Wide receiver Treylon Burks looked good during on-field workouts. Unfortunately, his nemesis, the injury bug, reared its ugly head again. Burks has been plagued by injuries since joining the Titans and suffered a significant setback on Saturday, fracturing his collarbone while laying out for a pass along the sideline. Initial reports indicate that Burks will miss the early part of the season due to the injury, but one has to wonder if this will be the end of his career with the Titans. Ridley embracing leadership role Wide receiver Calvin Ridley talks glowingly about the young guys in the Titans' receivers room, and the young receivers are returning the favor. Over the course of the first practice and again on Saturday, young wide receivers Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor have discussed the impact that Ridley has had on their development, as well as how he works on every facet of the game to assist them. Ridley has come into this season looking like a different player, appearing rejuvenated by the addition of Cam Ward and the young players around him. James Williams is making plays When the Titans selected James Williams in the seventh round of the 2024 draft, they knew there would be a learning curve for him as he transitioned from college safety to linebacker. Their patience with the young player appears to be paying off, as Williams looks comfortable next to Cody Barton and is earning increased first-team reps. Yes, this is football in shorts, and the real impact will be seen when the Titans put on their pads, but so far, his stock is clearly pointing in the right direction. First 66, next 70? New kicker Joey Slye chipped in on electrifying the crowd by connecting on a 66-yard field goal near the end of practice. A closer look at the video shows the kick would have been good from 70 yards. Slye has always been known for his strong leg, but his accuracy can sometimes be an issue. If he can correct that, he could add a different dimension to special teams and help the offense put more points on the board. Health update Once again, L'Jarius Sneed and Lloyd Cushenberry were on the sidelines during practice. The two veterans remain on the PUP list with a week-to-week designation and have an unknown timetable for a full return. Other than the devastating injury to Treylon Burks, no other injuries were noted after practice. The players will enjoy an off day on Sunday and return to the practice field on Monday morning, where they will welcome new receiver Ramel Keyton to the team. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans training camp: 9 takeaways from Day 4
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Tennessee Titans Suffer Devastating Injury At Training Camp
Tennessee Titans Suffer Devastating Injury At Training Camp originally appeared on The Spun. With Week 1 of the NFL season a little over a month away, the Tennessee Titans were dealt an unfortunate blow at training camp. The Titans aren't exactly a juggernaut on offense, but they have potential-packed players like Treylon Burks capable of taking a leap this season. However, that can't happen if the former first-round pick from Arkansas isn't healthy. According to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Titans have lost Burks to a fractured collarbone. He suffered the injury during Saturday's practice. "Burks will undergo further tests, but he's expected to miss the start of the season at least," Rapoport said. "A frustrating outcome for the young pass catcher." Since entering the league in 2022, Burks has hauled in just 53 passes for 699 yards and a touchdown. Suffice to say, he hasn't lived up to his draft status. Even though Burks is expected to miss time this season, Tennessee has a few capable pass catchers in Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett. They also have a tight end who is quickly becoming a household name in Chig Okonkwo. Earlier this year, the Titans declined Burks' fifth-year option. Head coach Brian Callahan said they needed to see more from the talented wideout. "He's got to get healthy first. That's the first part," Callahan said. "He's still working back. We'll see where that ends up when he actually gets cleared." Although it stinks to say, Burks' latest injury is a reminder as to why the Titans refused to pick up his fifth-year Titans Suffer Devastating Injury At Training Camp first appeared on The Spun on Jul 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Titans' Treylon Burks suffers right shoulder injury during diving catch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks hurt his right shoulder on a diving catch out of bounds Saturday in a practice at Nissan Stadium. He got up and immediately grabbed at his right shoulder. Burks then walked to the locker room with training staff. Coach Brian Callahan said in a statement that Burks was being evaluated for a shoulder injury: 'We'll have an update on his status at the appropriate time.' NFL Network reported that Burks broke his collarbone and will have more tests. Burks was the Titans' first-round draft pick at No. 18 overall in 2022, a selection acquired by trading Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown to Philadelphia. Burks has been injured more often than not in his first three seasons out of Arkansas. The 6-foot-2, 222-pound receiver has started 17 of 27 games played out of a possible 51 since being drafted. Burks has caught 53 of 94 passes thrown to him for 699 yards and one touchdown catch. Burks was knocked out on that TD catch in Philadelphia in 2022 and missed the next two games. He was carted off the field with a concussion in 2023 after trying to make a leaping catch late in a blowout loss to Pittsburgh. He started training camp healthy and in good shape after being placed on injured reserve last October with a partially torn ACL. ___ AP NFL: Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press
