Cam Ward’s debut for the Tennessee Titans was one of the few bright spots in their 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the preseason opener.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their 2025 preseason with a convincing 29–7 victory over the Tennessee Titans on August 9th, showcasing a defense that was stout and a group of young players who flashed potential throughout the game.

The Tennessee Titans are the first to point out that rookie Cam Ward has room for improvement even as the No. 1 overall draft pick provided plenty of optimism.