Cam Ward praises Carnell Tate's potential for Titans offense
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Quarterback Cam Ward expressed confidence in rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate's future contributions to the Tennessee Titans' offense. Despite being held without a catch in the preseason opener and missing practice earlier this week, Tate has returned to practice and maintains a positive attitude. Ward highlighted Tate's mentality, stating that he always responds to challenges and has the capability to make key plays. The Titans will face the San Francisco 49ers again in their next preseason matchup on Sunday following a competitive joint practice with the Seahawks.
- •Tate had no catches in his preseason debut.
- •Tate missed practice time before returning this week.
- •Ward describes Tate's attitude as positive and competitive.
- •Tennessee will play the 49ers in a preseason game on Sunday.
- •Ward believes Tate will be crucial for the offense.
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Is Carnell Tate on a 'cold streak?' Cam Ward on why Titans rookie WR isn't catching balls
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Ward: Carnell Tate will be a key reason we're successful on offense
"Titans rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate was held without a catch in the preseason opener and then missed practice time this week, but quarterback Cam Ward has no doubt that there are big things in store for Tate.
"Is Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate on a 'cold streak?' Here's what Cam Ward has to say about why his star WR isn't catching passes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:36 PMIs Carnell Tate on a 'cold streak?' Cam Ward on why Titans rookie WR isn't catching balls
Is Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate on a 'cold streak?' Here's what Cam Ward has to say about why his star WR isn't catching passes.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:12 PMCam Ward: Carnell Tate will be a key reason we're successful on offense
Titans rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate was held without a catch in the preseason opener and then missed practice time this week, but quarterback Cam Ward has no doubt that there are big things in store for Tate.
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