NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cam Ward's first NFL touchdown of any kind will have to wait for the regular season after the No. 1 overall pick helped the Tennessee Titans wrap up the preseason by beating the Minnesota Vikings 23-13 Friday night.

Ward finished his preseason 10 of 19 for 145 yards while playing into the second quarter of all three games. Against the Vikings, Ward didn't complete his first pass. In his second series, he was 3 of 3 for 36 yards, driving the Titans 13 plays for 90 yards over 8:33.

Titans coach Brian Callahan said he wanted to limit the hits the rookie quarterback took this preseason. Ward is ready to show what he can do once the games count.

“I just think I really got to show that gunslinger,” Ward said. “And it’s with, you know, playing a full game. There’s also

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