This has probably always been the outcome since he was drafted, but Will Levis landing on the IR ended any chance of a quarterback competition, even if it has wound up just being a perfunctory competition. There will be one rookie quarterback starting to open the season and that player is Ward.

Tennessee Titans rookie QB Cam Ward continues his NFL preseason Friday. The Tennessean is analyzing each of Ward's snaps and series.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis will sit out his entire third season as he underwent shoulder surgery on Tuesday.