At a Glance
- Cam Ward leaves Titans game after a shoulder injury during a touchdown run.
- Backup Brandon Allen steps in on the next play.
- Ward needed a season-high 271 yards to enter the top-10 single-season passing list.
- Why it matters: The injury ends Ward’s rookie season without a missed snap and could affect the Titans’ playoff push.
During the Titans’ season finale in Jacksonville, quarterback Cam Ward left the field after landing on his right shoulder in a touchdown run. He was checked out in the medical tent and walked into a tunnel toward the on-site X-ray machine before the team ruled him out. Backup Brandon Allen, a sixth-round pick in 2016, took over on the following play, marking Ward’s first missed snap of the season.
Injury Details
Ward was slow to get up after a tackle by linebacker Foye Oluokun, which sent him to the ground. He was initially listed as questionable to return, but the team announced his exit a few minutes later. He was taken to the on-site X-ray machine in the tunnel opposite the locker room.
- Tackle by Foye Oluokun → Ward lands on shoulder
- Checked out in medical tent
- Walked to tunnel for X-ray
- Team ruled him out
Season Impact
This is the first time Ward has missed a snap in his rookie season. He holds the franchise rookie record with 3,117 yards passing and was chasing a season-high of 271 yards to break into the top-10 single-season list. He had thrown two touchdown passes in each of his last four games.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Franchise rookie record | 3,117 yards |
| Needed for top-10 | 271 yards |
Key Takeaways
- Ward’s shoulder injury forces him out of the season finale.
- Brandon Allen replaces him, marking Ward’s first missed snap.
- Ward still holds the franchise rookie passing record and was close to a top-10 season.
The Titans will rely on Allen’s experience as they look to finish the season strong, while Ward recovers from his injury.
