The best emerging theme of Tennessee Titans training camp thus far has been how many options quarterback Cam Ward has at his disposal. The belief heading into camp was that this Titans group of wide receivers are among the deepest in franchise history. The wideouts are living up to that billing after one week of practice.
Rookie No. 4 overall selection Carnell Tate has made eye-popping plays. Wan'Dale Robinson, a $70 million signing free agency, has been as advertised and reliable. The position battle brewing between Calvin Ridley and Elic Ayomanor has emerged as a first-world problem for Ward and the offense.
Ayomanor has arguably been the Titans' biggest surprise of training camp to date. Ridley returned from an early stomach-related illness to make several standout plays on Monday and Tuesday. Ward is peppering his plethora of weapons with targets.
Elic Ayomanor, Calvin Ridley position battle is a 1st-world problem for QB Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans offense
The Titans are invested in Tate and Robinson. But providing Ward with multiple weapons was the goal of the offseason. Watching sophomores like Ayomanor develop in his second training camp is the exact type of development the rebuilding Titans need.
Ridley is back with the Titans via a restructured contract. He sounded mature and hungry when speaking with reporters at the podium after Saturday's practice. Ridley is coming off a disappointing and injury-shortened season, and now he's being pushed for his role with the offense by a budding sophomore.
At each practice session they've participated in, it's occasionally felt like Ayomanor and Ridley are taking turns making explosive plays. Ward is spreading the ball around without preconceived notions. Whoever is running crisp routes and generating big gains is being targeted.
When the Titans first reported to camp, the position battle at right guard was expected to dominate headlines. While that competition remains ongoing, the unforeseen back-and-forth between Ridley and Ayomanor has been camp's best storyline. Ward and Brian Daboll aren't complaining.
Ayomanor continues to be undeniable at Titans camp. Ridley is a proven veteran pass catcher who is eager to course-correct his trajectory after a disappointing 2025. With so many pass catchers being productive at practice, Ward appears primed to benefit.
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