What Cam Ward said about Jordan Elliott, Titans players response
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What Cam Ward said about Jordan Elliott, Titans players response
Mike Organ, Nashville Tennessean·The Tennessean
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Quarterback Cam Ward is satisfied with how theTennessee Titanshandled the situation after defensive linemanJordan Elliott was releasedfrom the team after attempting to retrieve a firearm from his vehicle.
The incident occurred on Oct. 15, three daysprior to the Titanswinning their first game of the 2026 season by coming back to beat the hostIndianapolis Colts, 26-20.
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"I think we handled it well," Ward said. "We know the situation that it is, but at the end of the day we're all human. We're all with (Elliott), and I mean he's a great person in the locker room, outside of the locker room. But at the end of the day, we're going to always continue to be there for him."
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans looks on prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) warms up Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, alongside running back Jonathan Taylor (28) ahead of their game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Simone Biles stands on the sideline before the game between the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Simone Biles and her husband Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens (38) before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens (38) gets a hug from his wife, Simone Biles, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, ahead of the team’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders perform before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Jaylahn Tuimoloau #91 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts with Bryce Boettcher #50 of the Indianapolis Colts prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
(Justin Casterline, Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
(Justin Casterline, Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans looks on prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans looks on prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) warms up Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, alongside running back Jonathan Taylor (28) ahead of their game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Simone Biles stands on the sideline before the game between the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Simone Biles and her husband Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens (38) before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens (38) gets a hug from his wife, Simone Biles, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, ahead of the team’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars/IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders perform before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Jaylahn Tuimoloau #91 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts with Bryce Boettcher #50 of the Indianapolis Colts prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
(Justin Casterline, Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The Titans win broke a seven-game losing streak, dating back to 2025. The Titans (1-5) host theCleveland Browns(4-2) on Oct. 25 (noon, CBS).
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"(Winning) doesn't change anything; We still know we're behind the eight ball, we still know we have a lot to prove to ourselves," Ward said on Oct. 21. "I think that's the best part about it. That we know each and every week we get a new opportunity."
Ward remains among the lowest-ranked quarterbacks in the NFL in most statistical categories, and his performance in the win over Indianapolis wasn't much different from what it has been in most games this season.
Ward completed 11-of-22 passes for 102 yards with one touchdown and one interception against the Colts. He has 998 yards for the season.
Wards said he is struggling with the way that he dissects his play, suggesting that he needs not to allow bad plays to stick with him.
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"We all have to be better; I have to be better," Ward said. "I'm overcritical of myself about anything. Whether it's the running game, managing people in the right positions. And the pass game, throwing guys open and giving those guys chances. It's all 11 of us on offense. As we keep on getting closer to where we want to be, as we continue to get more engaged, and play the style of football that I know we're capable of playing, I think we'll be able to get some big improvements throughout the year."
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