Titans coach Robert Saleh discusses competition for backup quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh acknowledges Cam Ward will be the starting quarterback, but the backup role remains uncertain. Will Levis and Mitch Trubisky will compete for the No. 2 spot, underscoring the team's intent to carry a third quarterback throughout the season. Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi indicates that the decision is part of a broader evaluation of the 53-man roster. Ward enters his second year with optimism following a solid rookie season. He aims to apply lessons learned to enhance his performance.
- •Cam Ward confirmed as the starting quarterback for the Titans.
- •Competition for backup spot between Will Levis and Mitch Trubisky.
- •Titans plan to carry a third quarterback in 2026 season.
- •Ward finished his rookie year with 3,169 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.
- •Levis was the 33rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Titans Head Coach Robert Saleh Gives Update On QB2 Competition
"It’s no secret that Cam Ward will take the field as the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. But as to who will serve as his backup is still up in the air. Who gets that job will be a decision between Will Levis and Mitch Trubisky for Saleh and the rest of the staff. […] The post Titans Head Coach Robert Saleh Gives Update On QB2 Competition appeared first on HEAVY.
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