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Titans name Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, and Morgan Cox as 2026 captains

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:06 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Titans name Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, and Morgan Cox as 2026 captains

Summary

The Tennessee Titans announced Wednesday that quarterback Cam Ward, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, and long snapper Morgan Cox will serve as the team’s captains for the 2026 season. The organization opted for a three-captain structure, moving against the league-wide trend of designating an increased number of players for the leadership roles. All three selections are repeat captains from the 2025 roster. This marks the sixth consecutive year for Simmons and the fourth consecutive year for Cox in these leadership capacities. The trio is set to lead the squad in the upcoming home opener against the Jets this Sunday.

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Status Watch

•Cam Ward will represent the offense as a team captain.
•Jeffery Simmons returns as a captain for the sixth straight year.
•Morgan Cox serves as the special teams captain for the fourth consecutive season.
•The Titans host the Jets in their home opener this Sunday.

Latest Updates

8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Titans name just 3 captains for 2026 NFL season
7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Titans announce 2026 team captains
7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, Morgan Cox return as Titans captains

What they're saying

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The days leading up to the start of the 2026 season have seen most teams name their captains and one trend around the league has been an expanded number of players wearing "C" on their jerseys.
— Yahoo Sports

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DT Jeffery Simmons and QB Cam Ward headline the short list of Tennessee Titans players who've been designated as captains for 2026 NFL season.
— Yahoo Sports