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6 days ago
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Tennessee Titans signing veteran LB Jihad Ward
Just two days after the Tennessee Titans announced that veteran edge rusher Lorenzo Carter had decided to hang up his cleats, the team moved to add some edge depth to the roster by signing veteran outside linebacker Jihad Ward. NFL insider Jordan Schultz was the first to report the news. At 6-foot-5, 285 pounds, Ward fits the mold of what the Titans are looking for in their edge players in their revamped unit and should come in and compete for a rotational spot. The nine-year veteran has been a steady contributor for multiple teams since joining the league as a second-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2016. Ward spent 2024 as a rotational edge for the Minnesota Vikings, playing in all 17 games, recording 10 tackles, 14 quarterback hits, and one sack for the defense while adding some special-teams value. The Titans will become Ward's seventh team since entering the NFL. Over his career, he has recorded 168 tackles, 19.0 sacks, 73 quarterback hits, eight passes defensed, and three forced fumbles with six different franchises. The big-bodied edge will join Dre'Mont Jones, Arden Key, Jaylen Harrell, Ali Gaye, and rookie Femi Oladejo in the Titans' new-look edge unit. To make room for Ward, the Titans released defensive tackle Keondre Coburn. Ward should be in Nashville and join the team when they take the field for their second training camp practice on July 24. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans signing veteran LB Jihad Ward
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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- Yahoo
LOOK: No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward dons Tennessee Titans' uniform for the first time
Fans of the Tennessee Titans have been catching glimpses of their prized rookie Cam Ward from rookie mincamp and OTAs, but that has been about it. Ward has been one of the least hyped first overall selections in the NFL draft in recent history, and national coverage has been minimal. That changed slightly during the NFLPA Rookie Premier when Cam Ward donned his complete Titans uniform for the first time. The Titans and their fans hope this is the first of many times Ward is thrust into the national spotlight, especially after seeing a primetime whitewash as a rookie. He joined Cam Newton as the only quarterbacks drafted No. 1 overall to not receive primetime treatment as a rookie since 2011. Advertisement With Ward expected to open the season as the Titans' starting quarterback, he should have a chance to make his mark early in his career. During coverage of minicamp and OTAs, he is already making strides learning the offense and winning over veterans. After suffering through the Will Levis experiment in 2024, the organization's excitement level is on the rise as it looks toward the future with Ward at the helm. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans' Cam Ward in uniform for the first time
USA Today
15-05-2025
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- USA Today
Oluwafemi Oladejo has an NFL strength, a weakness, and a question mark
Oluwafemi Oladejo has an NFL strength, a weakness, and a question mark Oluwafemi Oladejo has to know where he needs to develop for the Titans UCLA's Oluwafemi Oladejo is beginning to carve out a path to the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. Rookie minicamps are starting for various NFL teams. Preseason camp is a little more than two months away. Preseason football is three months away. It will be here before you know it. As Oladejo tries to crack the Tennessee starting lineup, his strengths and his challenges are clear, as Titans Wire notes: "Oladejo may be raw as an edge rusher but has the size and speed teams look for at the position and flashed both burst and power to turn the corner. He is also physical at the point of attack and should hold up well against the run. Although he is experienced as a linebacker, his coverage recognition skill needs work, especially in man coverage. Oladejo could also continue to add to his repertoire as a pass rusher to give him a full arsenal. "Because of his athletic profile, positional versatility, and football IQ, Oladejo should be able to come in and compete on special teams on Day 1 while he continues to work with the coaching staff to refine his skills on the edge. Plus, his experience gives him a chance to carve out an early role in sub-packages." There you have it. It's a clear scouting report from Titans Wire. Oladejo is viewed as a player who is far better in run support than in pass coverage. His pass rush is the work-in-progress component of his skill set, the element which -- if improved -- might enable him to rise on the depth chart and play more live snaps in the quarterback Tagovailoa hopes buyer will snap up South Florida house for $3 Grill Cleaning with SteamSteam cleaning revolutionizes your BBQ. Effortlessly remove gunk with no chemicals. See the NowSudoku That Feels Like Pen & PaperSudoku offers an easy way for Keep your mind sharp. no ads, free to try, Download and enjoy!Classic Soduku|SponsoredDownloadShoe CEO Drops Business Sneakers Taking The NFL By Storm Finally, A Comfortable Shoe Thats Fit For The Office. With Comfort, Luxury, & Versatility Engineered Into Every Step, Wolf & Shepherd Shoes Are Specifically Designed For Those Who Want To Lead The & Shepherd|SponsoredShop NowSeniors Say This $97 Hearing Aid Changed Their LifeThese hearing aids are 92% cheaper than other brands! Don't get ripped off - learn more now! Get the best hearing aids for less than $100Prime Sound|SponsoredLearn MoreAmazon Is Losing Money as Arizona Shoppers Are Canceling Prime for This Clever HackThis simple trick can save tons of money on Amazon, but most Prime members are ignoring Shopping Tools|SponsoredMD: Building Muscle After 60 Comes Down To This 1 ThingApex Labs|SponsoredWhere is Titans' Cam Ward in new CBS Sports' QB rankings?Titans WireTennessee Titans add 16 undrafted rookie free agentsTitans WireThe Business Sneaker Loved by CEOs and NFL StarsPremium full-grain leather and marathon running shoe technology providing first class comfort all day long. Loved and worn by NFL athletes and coaches. Shoes much more comfortable than traditional dress & Shepherd|SponsoredShop NowSide Sleepers Get Neck Pain - Few Know This Pillow TrickSleep Digest Publication|SponsoredArizona Seniors With an Old Tub Should do This (It's Genius)Seniors With Old And Not Practical Bath Tubs Are Getting A Treat This MonthSmart Lifestyle Trends|SponsoredLearn MoreMOST POPULARTitans 2025 NFL schedule release live updates: Leaks, time, opponentsTitans WireMOST POPULARTennessee Titans continue to shuffle roster, make multiple transactionsTitans WireExperience Spring in Oregon with Waterfalls and WildflowersSpring trails, rushing rivers, and blooming valleys—see it all with a Oregon|SponsoredLearn More Unmute
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cam Skattebo headlines list of top 30 visitors for Titans
Cam Skattebo headlines list of top 30 visitors for Titans The Tennessee Titans are busy this week at their facility in Nashville. According to multiple posts by Paul Kuharsky, Tennessee will be hosting six players on Top 30 visits, including multiple running backs, defensive backs, and a wide receiver. Cornerbacks Quincy Riley and Zah Frazier, running backs Cam Skattebo and Jordan James, safety Andrew Mukuba, and wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James are all scheduled to visit Nashville. We covered Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley earlier in the Titans Wire pre-draft coverage, and will break down the others below. UTSA CB Zah Frazier Frazier is one of the more interesting cornerback prospects in this class. His measurables are off the charts, coming in at 6-foot-3, 186 pounds. He brings an elite mixture of athleticism, size, and speed to the table with the upside to develop into a long-term starter in the league. Unfortunately, with a lack of tape against high-level competition, much of his stock is a projection. A developmental player may need consistent coaching and technique refinement to reach his ceiling. An older prospect, Frazier is best suited for a zone scheme as he continues his development. He has starter traits and potential, but may need some seasoning before reaching his peak. Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo Skattebo may not boast the athletic traits of many of the running backs in this class, but consistent on-field production outweighs his athletic testing deficiencies. A bowling ball of a back, he defies traditional metrics with balance, instincts, and power. Starting his career at Sacramento State, he worked his way to Heisman finalist and Big 12 Championship MVP at Arizona State, sometimes carrying their offense on his shoulders. His athleticism will not overwhelm teams and could cause him to fall, but as a multifaceted performer with underrated receiving skills, he could outperform his eventual draft slot. Skattebo projects to be the type of change-of-pace running back that head coach Brian Callahan has talked about. He's a mid-round prospect who has a chance to develop into more than a complementary piece in an offense. Oregon RB Jordan James James profiles as another change-up type back for the Titans. He is a physical inside runner with developmental upside and starter potential. He is a decisive runner who offers exceptional vision and burst for an offense and should be able to contribute early in his career. He lacks experience as a receiver and will need to improve his skills before assuming a more significant role in the offense, but the athletic traits are there for it to happen. He enters the league as a complementary back who can fill a niche in short-yardage and goal-line packages and has a high ceiling if developed. Texas S Andrew Mukuba Mukuba is one of the top safety prospects and has the skill set to be a dynamic back-end chess piece early in his career. His combination of experience and production against top competition should prepare him to step in and succeed. He's not the biggest safety in the class, but he brings elite athleticism to the table, giving him exceptional range and scheme versatility. He lacks the bulk of many safeties, and that could impact him early in his career against the run, but his ability as a pass defender should get him on the field early in sub-package football. Mukuba is a Day 2 prospect who will see the field early as a rookie and has the potential to develop into one of the more dynamic safeties in the league. UMass WR Jakobie Keeney-James Keeney-James is a small-school prospect who opened some eyes after a pro day, during which he flashed 4.36 speed and solid athleticism. After four years of obscurity at Eastern Washington, he appeared to have put it all together at UMass and was a leader on the offense, putting up 50 receptions for 836 yards and six touchdowns in 2024. A true developmental prospect as a receiver, he does bring special-teams experience to the table. Viewed as a late-round selection or a priority undrafted rookie free agent, he appears to be an ascending prospect heading into the NFL.
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PFF names Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor as best Day 2 pick for Tennessee Titans
PFF names Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor as best Day 2 pick for Tennessee Titans Most of the hype surrounding the 2025 NFL draft is centered on the first day, when all of the big names come off the board, and rabid football fans get that rush of emotion when their teams make a pick. But championship teams aren't built in just one round; the entire draft is the difference between being a contender or a bottom-feeder. The Tennessee Titans have a lot of work to do once they make their pick No.1 overall. Plus, their draft is complicated by not having a third-round selection after they dealt it away in 2024 for cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. The Titans have needs across the board and have a long wait between picks. Tennessee has to make its second-round pick count, and Pro Football Focus (PFF) believes that a wide receiver is the best Day 2 fit. Tennessee Titans Prospect to target: WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford Should none of the first-round talents at receiver slide to Round 2, the Titans still can attack the position with a savvy route runner in the form of Ayomanor, who separated at a 71st-percentile rate in 2024. He has a diverse release package and knowledge base that will allow him to excel as an X receiver next to Calvin Ridley. If you follow Titans Wire, you know that Ayomanor has been a consistent target in the second round of our mock drafts for many reasons, but primarily because of his value compared to those available in our simulations. Ayomanor can walk in and instantly upgrade their receiving corps. He is a complete wide receiver who has the size, speed, and overall skill set that would be a perfect complement to Calvin Ridley. A big receiver, he has enough speed to threaten teams deep while being a constant red-zone threat. Ayomanor may have to work on his drops, but he comes into the NFL ready and is one of the easier players to project.
