Cam Ward, a former quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes, was selected by the Tennessee Titans as the first overall choice in the 2025 NFL Draft. He joins a squad that had a rough season overall, and the organization seems to think he can be the quarterback they need. On Wednesday, Ward finally signed his first NFL contract, marking the official start of his time in Tennessee.
Reports indicate that Cam Ward is signing a $48.75 million fully guaranteed contract, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. The new Titans quarterback also received $32.1 million as a signing bonus.
According to sources, the Titans and quarterback Cam Ward, the first overall choice, have reached an agreement on a four-year rookie contract worth $48.75 million, which includes a $32.1 million signing bonus. The transaction is complete. Tennessee can formally enter a new era.
A fully guaranteed deal shows just how much the Titans believe in Cam Ward.
The franchise fell in love with the soon-to-be 23-year-old quarterback during the draft process. Tennessee initially admitted from the beginning that they were open to all possibilities, however, Ward won the organization over with his talent, confidence, and leadership abilities.
For a quarterback prospect, Ward’s story is among the most unusual. After high school, he was a zero-star recruit who decided to enroll at Incarnate Word because it was the only institution to offer him a spot. Cam Ward played for Washington State for two seasons after transferring from Incarnate Word after two years.
During that time, Ward displayed playmaking abilities and helped the Cougars remain competitive. He originally wanted to enter the NFL Draft in 2024, but he was deemed a third or fourth-round pick. Instead, Ward opted to transfer to Miami, where he grew exponentially as a prospect.
Ward wrapped off his final collegiate year with the Hurricanes, throwing for 4,313 passing yards and 39 touchdowns while boasting a 67.2% completion percentage. Last season, he led the whole FBS in passing touchdowns and broke Miami’s single-season passing yardage and touchdown record.
Even though Ward was selected first overall by Tennessee and recently inked a $48.75 million contract, head coach Brian Callahan has yet to select him as the starting quarterback. Even though the offseason is still early, Will Levis and the Titans are engaged in a camp competition for the starting position. In any case, Cam Ward is this organization’s future.