Ryan Fitzpatrick news
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The gist
Ryan Fitzpatrick said the Titans should bench QB Cam Ward for two games.
The 0-5 Titans face a call on their 2025 No. 1 pick's development.
Background
Cam Ward was the 2025 number one pick and has not had the start to the 2026 season he wanted; the Titans are 0-5 and Ward is coming under increased scrutiny. On Fitz and Whit, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick argued sitting Ward would give him a mental reset, let him heal ailments, and let him work on fundamentals in practice. It will be up to Titans head coach Robert Saleh to decide whether to bench Ward.
How it unfolded
- Oct 15, 2026Ryan Fitzpatrick said on Fitz and Whit that the best thing for Cam Ward's development is to put him on the bench for the next two games, arguing it would help him mentally, let him heal ailments, and work on fundamentals in practice.
- Oct 15, 2026The Titans sit at 0-5; Cam Ward has thrown three touchdowns and three interceptions, and his last game against the Texans included no scores.
- Oct 15, 2026Titans head coach Robert Saleh, fielding questions about the offense ahead of a matchup against the Colts, made clear he wants to see improvement from the team's running game.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Ryan Fitzpatrick said benching Ward for two games would give him a different perspective, let him heal and hone fundamentals in practice.
- Party
- Cam Ward has made clear in postgame interviews that he is a competitor and wants to win.
- Official
- Robert Saleh said he wants to see improvement from the team's running game to help alleviate the offense's issues.
Still unverified
Ward is unlikely to willingly drop to the bench.