The Tennessee Titans enter mandatory minicamp with several key players at different stages of recovery, though the overall health outlook remains encouraging. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley continues progressing from the broken fibula that ended his 2025 season, while rookie receiver Carnell Tate is expected to be available despite exiting a recent OTA practice with an undisclosed injury. The Titans are also managing defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons' workload as a precaution, while quarterback Cam Ward enters the summer fully healthy and entrenched as the team's starter.
Carnell Tate - Undisclosed
Tate missed portions of spring practices with an undisclosed minor injury, but there have been no indications that the issue is serious. He was seen moving around without limitations, which is an encouraging sign.
The expectation is that Tate will return for mandatory minicamp or shortly thereafter, and the injury is not considered a long-term concern heading into training camp.
Cam Ward - Shoulder
Ward enters the 2026 season fully healthy after recovering from the AC joint injury he suffered in the season finale against Jacksonville. The young quarterback has been a full participant throughout OTAs and is taking the majority of first-team reps as he continues learning Brian Daboll's offense. While there have been some expected growing pains with timing and accuracy during the installation process, Ward has no physical limitations from the shoulder injury. He is expected to be a full participant at mandatory minicamp, and the coaching staff remains optimistic about both his health and development entering Year 2.
Calvin Ridley - Fibula
Ridley is fully recovered from the broken fibula that ended his 2025 season in Week 11. The veteran receiver was a full participant during minicamp, taking part in team drills and running routes without any reported limitations.
Tennessee has shown its confidence in Ridley by restructuring his contract, and the veteran appears primed for a bounce-back season after his injury-shortened campaign. With no setbacks reported during the offseason, Ridley is expected to be a full participant at training camp and should once again serve as a focal point of the Titans' passing attack.
Jeffery Simmons - Load Management
Simmons had an offseason cleanup procedure and was limited during the offseason program, not participating fully in minicamp. The Titans appear to be taking a cautious approach with one of the anchors of their defense.
Despite the limited spring workload, Simmons is expected to be ready for training camp and has reportedly been highly motivated throughout his recovery process.
