A clip of Ward's shortened answer was posted to X, with the user calling Ward “ruthless” and adding that “many fans are upset by Ward's lack of sympathy.”

The reins of the Titans offense were already likely in the hands of No. 1 pick Cam Ward when he was taken in the draft this spring, but that reality was confirmed earlier this week when it was announced that a Will Levis would undergo shoulder surgery that would sideline him for the 2025 season.

Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi details the timeline that led to QB Will Levis electing for season-ending shoulder surgery in 2025

With the choice to shut things down for the season, Levis will be looking to return fully in 2026, and will likely be looking for his role elsewhere.

Tennessee quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery, keeping him from competing for playing time in his third season with the Titans.

The Tennessee Titans lost some of their quarterback depth behind presumed starter Cam Ward when they announced Monday that Will Levis will miss the 2025 season because of shoulder surgery, but they don't plan on adding another signal-caller before the campaign.

The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that Will Levis will miss the entire 2025 season to undergo shoulder surgery. He was expected to battle Cam Ward for the starting QB job.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is out for the year as he elected to undergo surgery for his shoulder he injured in Week 4 of last season. Levis battled