Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward learned one key lesson after a scuffle with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Be careful messing with a 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive lineman.
During Monday's practice , Ward threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley. The No. 1 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft subsequently tapped Simmons and hit his signature "Zombieland" celebration. The three-time Pro Bowler didn't appreciate that, so he shoved the QB, resulting in a brief fight between the offense and the defense.
Ward spoke about the incident for the first time on Wednesday. The QB said it taught him how strong Simmons is and insisted they've already moved past it.
"I think it was what we needed," the former Miami Hurricanes star told the media. "We love competing, especially me