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Saleh Won’t Bench Cam Ward After Titans’ 0-5 Start

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 3:13 AM UTC · How we work

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Saleh Keeps Ward

Coach Robert Saleh announced he will not bench quarterback Cam Ward despite the Titans' struggles.
The Titans fell 26-3 to the Houston Texans in Week 5, dropping to 0-5.
Ward threw for 170 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, posting a 12.8 QBR.
Through five games Ward has 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 896 yards and a 63.2% completion rate.

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Titans Extend Losing Streak

The Tennessee Titans scored three points, their lowest total since a 25-3 loss in Week 13, 2025.
The Titans remain winless in their last 11 AFC South games, the league’s longest active division losing streak.
Veteran quarterback Mitch Trubisky stays on the roster as backup, offering NFL starting experience behind Ward.
After the Texans loss, Ward recorded his first true defensive tackle in his NFL career.

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Saleh Keeps Ward

Coach Robert Saleh announced he will not bench quarterback Cam Ward despite the Titans' struggles.
The Titans fell 26-3 to the Houston Texans in Week 5, dropping to 0-5.
Ward threw for 170 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, posting a 12.8 QBR.
Through five games Ward has 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 896 yards and a 63.2% completion rate.

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