Tony Pollard seeks to prove himself as Titans running back this season

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard enters the 2026 season with added motivation following offseason speculation regarding his role on the roster. While the team focused its resources on building the offense around quarterback Cam Ward, fans openly lobbied for the organization to draft Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love earlier this spring. Pollard, who acknowledged the feedback, enters what could be his final season in Nashville with a desire to reclaim his status as a feature back. During training camp, he received heavy workloads behind an improved offensive line. His performance in the coming weeks will determine his impact on the team's offensive success and could influence his future with the franchise. Coaches Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll intend to use a scheme designed to support Ward, though Pollard remains a central figure in the rushing attack.

• 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Titans' Tony Pollard got extra motivation during the offseason