Tensions briefly flared at Tennessee Titans training camp when rookie quarterback Cam Ward and star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons got into a shoving match during practice.
The dust-up happened after Ward connected with Calvin Ridley for a touchdown late in the session. Ward celebrated and made his way toward Simmons, giving him a push before breaking into his trademark “Zombieland” move. Simmons reacted quickly, shoving Ward in the facemask, which brought several teammates rushing in to pull the two apart.
Head coach Brian Callahan ended practice immediately afterward, ordering players into extra conditioning drills on a hot, 96-degree afternoon. Simmons removed his helmet and left the field, while Ward stayed on and continued the workout.
Teammates downplayed the scuffle, calling it the product of competitive energy in camp. Offensive lineman Dan Moore Jr. emphasized that quarterbacks are off-limits for contact, while cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. noted the moment highlighted Ward’s toughness, saying it showed “he’s not afraid to stand his ground.”
