Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray cleared concussion protocol and has no injury designation ahead of the team’s Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) on Sept. 20 (noon, FOX).
Gray had been questionable. He did not play in a 23-10 loss to the New York Jets in Week 1 after being involved in a utility terrain vehicle crash over Labor Day weekend. He has fully participated in practice since Sept. 16 for the Titans (0-1).
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Gray was the Titans’ leading tackler and the NFL’s fifth-leading tackler in 2025 with 160. Most expected Gray, who is entering his third NFL season, to be the Titans’ top linebacker in a group that also includes Hill, veteran Cody Barton, fellow third-year player James Williams Sr. and special teams ace Dorian Mausi, who is on injured reserve.
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Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) scrambles under New York’s pressure during their season opener at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) scrambles under New York’s pressure during their season opener at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) leaves the field after the game against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) celebrates with wide receiver James Proche II (13), wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80), center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) and wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs for a seven-yard touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans reacts after being tackled during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) stands with his arm in a sling along the sideline during the third quarter in an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. Ward injured his shoulder in the first quarter after scoring a touchdown. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7 [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) passes during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 14: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans reacts after throwing a touchdown to teammate Jeffery Simmons #98 during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Cam Ward #1 celebrates with Tony Pollard #20 of the Tennessee Titans after he scored a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 07: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans is hit by Isaiah McGuire #57 of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 07: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans looks to pass during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.
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Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) scrambles before diving into the end zone for a touchdown against Seattle during their game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) tosses his towel to a fan as he leaves the field after the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
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Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs against Houston defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) late in the fourth quarter during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Titans scored a touchdown on the next play and tied the game with a Tennessee place kicker Joey Slye (6) extra point. With about 1:30 to go in the game, Houston moved down the field and kicked a game-winning field goal to run out the clock. The final score: Texans 16 – Titans 13.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) exits the field after losing to the Houston Texans 16-13 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
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Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs against Houston defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) late in the fourth quarter during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Titans scored a touchdown on the next play and tied the game with a Tennessee place kicker Joey Slye (6) extra point. With about 1:30 to go in the game, Houston moved down the field and kicked a game-winning field goal to run out the clock. The final score: Texans 16 – Titans 13.
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Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs against Los Angeles linebacker Daiyan Henley (0) during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
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Los Angeles linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) sacks Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the second half of their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 26: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans signals at the line during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams (97) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
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New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams (97) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
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Jude Cole, 9, Cam Ziegler, 9 andHenry Kirven, 10 meet Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) before the game against the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 12: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter in the game at Allegiant Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 12: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans looks on before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks to throw the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 5, 2025.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 05: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans gives the game ball to a fan after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 22-21 at State Farm Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 05: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Sep 28, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) escapes the grasp of Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) celebrates a touchdown, which was called back after a review, with quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws a pass to wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) for a first down against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) celebrate swith Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) after a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) talk after the Titans’ 33-19 loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) evades Los Angeles Rams defensive end Kobie Turner (91) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
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Sep 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) shake hands after the game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 07: Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans scrambles during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos during the game at Empower Field At Mile High on September 07, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images)
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Savannah Bananas Correlle Prime (11) is introduced with Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward before a game between the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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Amy Adams Strunk, Tennessee Titans team owner, daughter of Bud Adams
Cam Ward, second right, poses for pictures after being introduced as the Tennessee Titans first-round pick – and overall number one pick – in the NFL Draft at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 25, 2025. Those pictured are, from left, Chad Brinker, president of football operations, Brian Callahan, head coach, Amy Adams Strunk, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon, Ward and Mike Borgonzi, general manager.
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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stands with Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cameron Ward after he is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number one pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Saleh said rookie linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. will start at middle linebacker against the Eagles, which would likely shift Gray outside whenever he returns. That could mean different packages and rotations.
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Hill stood out in Gray’s place against the Jets with a league-high 16 tackles, to go with two pass breakups.
“There’s a lot of moving parts there,” Saleh said. “Ced and Cody (Barton) are both good players, both starting NFL linebackers. They have different skill sets.”
Hill missed just one tackle against the Jets. Pro Football Focus gave him the second-best overall defensive grade on the Titans (78.7).
Tyler Palmateer covers high school sports for The Tennessean. Have a story idea for Tyler? Reach him at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and on the X platform, @tpalmateer83.
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