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Titans OTA: Seed-Oil Ban, Rookie Pass-Rush Spotlight

5/22/2026

Summary

Titans Open Practice

The Tennessee Titans held an open OTA practice for media on May 21, 2026.
Coach Robert Saleh said the nutrition staff removed seed oils from the cafeteria.
Quarterback Cam Ward praised Carnell Tate’s 0% drop rate on 51 catches in 2025 and Wan’Dale Robinson’s three drops on 140 targets.
Coach Tanzel Smart gave pass-rush work to rookie Keldric Faulk while Xavier Restrepo, Joshua Williams, Jeffery Simmons and Calvin Ridley were listed inactive.

Summary

Ward cleared

Cam Ward avoided surgery after his Week 18 shoulder injury and is now fully cleared to play.
Ward completed 11 of 17 passes and threw two touchdowns during the OTA.
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is installing a new offensive system for the Titans' 2026 season.
Veteran safety Amani Hooker said removing seed oils has helped players feel better on the field.

Summary

Ward Healthy

Head coach Robert Saleh said quarterback Cam Ward is perfectly healthy and looked sharp at the May 21 OTA.
Saleh said OTAs aim to sync quarterbacks with receivers, master the playbook, and build coach-player trust.
He added the Titans are building the offense around Ward as the central piece, signaling a long-term commitment.
Saleh noted Ward’s full strength gives staff flexibility to install new schemes and develop timing for regular-season success.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 the NFL and the NFLPA signed a CBA that first required organized team activities, capped practices at 14 days and projected a $1.2 billion revenue rise by 1995. Subsequent agreements—2011’s health-safety cuts and the 2020 deal that added a 17-game season—kept OTA structure central. The Titans’ May 21, 2026 OTA, led by coach Robert Saleh and quarterback Cam Ward, reflects that legacy.

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Titans Open Practice

The Tennessee Titans held an open OTA practice for media on May 21, 2026.
Coach Robert Saleh said the nutrition staff removed seed oils from the cafeteria.
Quarterback Cam Ward praised Carnell Tate’s 0% drop rate on 51 catches in 2025 and Wan’Dale Robinson’s three drops on 140 targets.
Coach Tanzel Smart gave pass-rush work to rookie Keldric Faulk while Xavier Restrepo, Joshua Williams, Jeffery Simmons and Calvin Ridley were listed inactive.

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