The 2026 NFL training camps have kicked off around the league, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Tennessee Titans' camp is taking place at the Vanderbilt Health Football Center, and Titans reporter Turron Davenport has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Titans camp. We will update this file often. We are looking at who are the breakout players to watch, especially for fantasy football, and which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Dive in to all the updates and be sure to check back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins Aug. 13.
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Saturday, Aug.1
The Titans hosted fans at training camp for the first time this summer, and they got to see a pretty solid day from quarterback Cam Ward.
Ward and Elic Ayomanor connected on a couple of deep passes along the sideline. It's clear Ward trusts Ayomanor to win in jump ball situations, as the second-year tandem has found success on those 50-50 passes in the three practices open to the media.
Ward was sharp in team and 7-on-7 periods highlighted by a couple of three-completion streaks before giving way to Mitchell Trubisky.
Ayomanor has had a solid couple of days, making a living catching passes on deep in-breaking routes in addition to his big plays down the field. He is noticeably bigger and playing with more confidence this camp.
More observations:
Offensive tackle JC Latham returned to practice and took part in the first team period before sitting out the final two. Latham is working to improve his mental approach to the game. He hired a mental coach late last season and is working to better process the game and not let one bad play carryover to the next snap.
Thursday, July 30
The defense won the day, highlighted by two interceptions.
Cedric Gray picked off a pass from Cam Ward that bounced off Wan'Dale Robinson's hands along the sideline during the first team period. James Williams Sr. got the other turnover when he stepped in front of a Mitchell Trubisky pass intended for Xavier Restrepo. Jeffery Simmons and the defensive line forced multiple throwaways by Ward during both team periods, as well.
The offense did come up with a big play when Ward found Elic Ayomanor for a long touchdown. Ward was under pressure but side armed a pass down the field, and Ayomanor skied over Cor'Dale Flott to make the catch before outracing the safety to the end zone. Bryce Oliver also came up with a long play when he caught a pass of over 60 yards from Trubisky with Joshua Williams in coverage. Other than those two plays, it was mostly quick passes, and the defense was all over it.
More observations from the day:
Right tackle JC Latham came off the PUP list and worked on a third field with the team's training staff. Latham is noticeably bigger after reporting to camp with a slimmed down physique last year. Coach Robert Saleh said Latham is expected to be a full participant when the team practices again Saturday (Friday is a walk thru closed to media).
Calvin Ridley appears to be feeling better after dealing with a stomach bug that limited him in practice Wednesday. Ridley took part in team period and showed speed by running away from Flott on a deep pass, but it fell incomplete.
Jacob Martin continues to be a plus for the young defensive ends. Martin offered up plenty of tips to rookie Keldric Faulk before practice. The ninth-year veteran had pointers for Oluwafemi Oladejo after multiple reps as well. Veteran pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II also pointed to Martin as one of the guys that helped him as a rookie with Saleh and the Jets in 2022.
Trubisky returned after missing practice Monday because of tightness. Trubisky worked with the second group while Will Levis came in after him. His return relegated Hendon Hooker to an observatory role during team and 7-on-7 periods.
Wednesday, July 29
Robert Saleh listed third down, two-minute, and red zone as the three key principles of playing quarterback when asked before practice.
"When it comes to third down, everyone knows you're about to throw," Saleh said. "Or two-minute, you've got to have it. In the red zone where everything's sped up, and the windows get a lot tighter, that's where the quarterback shines."
Cam Ward agreed with the sentiment, saying third down is when you win or lose the game. This came after a so-so day for Ward, who targeted Wan'Dale Robinson frequently. Ward had a solid red zone team period, connecting with Elic Ayomanor and Carnell Tate for touchdowns. But he wanted more.
"We had some good plays, but our mindset is to score every chance we get," Ward said. "We for sure have to be better, and I have to be more on time on quicker routes in certain situations."
#Titans Robert Saleh is in agreement w/Cam Ward's belief that QBing is largely dependent upon 3rd management. Saleh added 2 minute and red zone as well. pic.twitter.com/dXaiZ8ekBF
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 29, 2026
More observations from the day:
Before practice, Saleh said Austin Schlottmann and Cordell Volson would be with the first team at center and right guard. Jackson Slater opened up at right guard during the initial team period and got called for a false start on the second play. Volson worked at right guard with the next group alongside rookie center Pat Coogan.
Mitchell Trubisky didn't take part in practice due to soreness. That cleared the way for Hendon Hooker to get action in team period and 7-on-7 after not doing so during the open portion of OTAs and minicamp. Hooker had a nice pass to rookie tight end Jaren Kanak during 7-on-7.
Calvin Ridley is dealing with an illness that caused him to lose weight. Ridley was limited in practice Wednesday and didn't come out until after the 7-on-7 work. He didn't take part in the team period.
JC Latham came out and did some side work with a trainer toward the end of practice. Latham is dealing with a strained pectoral muscle that landed him on physically unable to perform list to start camp, but he is expected to be back soon.
Tuesday, July 28
The Titans opened training camp with news conferences by general manager Mike Borgonzi and new coach Robert Saleh.
Saleh spoke about how he'll handle calling the defense to get QB Cam Ward prepared for the season. Saleh plans to give Ward different looks but also said the defense will need to work on its scheme.
"Week to week will always be different, but we are still trying to strain the quarterback regardless of who it is," Saleh said. "We're going to structure the defense in a way that gets our guys used to playing defense for other opponents so they can get used to how we're doing things."
Saleh pointed to the joint practices with the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks as other ways for Ward to see different defensive looks. He'll be in constant communication with OC Brian Daboll and QB coach Shea Tierney and will have individual meetings with Ward. Saleh's goal is to provide defensive insight and ask questions to get feedback from Ward.
More observations from the day:
Borgonzi said safety Amani Hooker will come off the physically unable to perform list Tuesday, and right tackle JC Latham will remain on PUP because of a strained pectoral muscle that kept him out of OTAs and minicamp. Borgonzi said Latham's status is day to day.
There will be an open competition for the backup quarterback slot according to Saleh. He said they'll give Will Levis every opportunity to compete with Mitchell Trubisky to be Ward's backup.
Saleh said he spoke to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan a few days after Shanahan's car accident. "Very fortunate that he's still here," Saleh said. "Just talking to him and his wife, Mandy, what you see now is nowhere near what it was about two weeks ago. The surgeon did a great job."
Borgonzi said the team has had "positive conversations" with left guard Peter Skoronski's agents and is hopeful to get a long-term deal done.f