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Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward sparked a physical altercation with veteran defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons that led to the team needing to break them up.

But the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft told reporters that’s what he felt the team needed.

"Jeff is strong as s---," Ward said, via ESPN . "It was fun, and I think it was what we needed. We love competing, just with me and Jeff, and I'm excited to have that man as my teammate."

The incident occurred after Ward threw a touchdown to wide receiver Calvin Ridley , and as he went to celebrate, he stopped in front of Simmons to tease him with his trademark "Zombieland" celebration — something Simmons is known for after making big defensive plays.

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