Titans wrap up 2025 OTAs (June 5)! Focus on Cam Ward's development & new culture under Callahan. Get the latest on their prep for minicamp & the 2024 season.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
And just like that, the Tennessee Titans have concluded their 2025 offseason program, with the final Organized Team Activity (OTA) taking place today, June 5th. This marks the end of Phase Three for the NFL, a period crucial for teaching, conditioning, and installing new schemes under head coach Brian Callahan. The buzz continues to center around the integration of first overall pick Cam Ward and the overall chemistry being built within the squad.
The focus remains squarely on integrating first overall pick Cam Ward and building team chemistry under new head coach Brian Callahan.
Today's session was the last of the 10 allowed OTA days, which feature non-contact team practice activities, including 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills. Importantly, no major injuries were reported throughout this phase, which is always a relief. With OTAs in the rearview, the team will now prepare for their mandatory minicamp, scheduled for June 17-19. This will be the last time the full team is together before training camp later in the summer.
A significant development underscoring the new era in Nashville is the naming of eight 'summer captains.' This initiative, spearheaded by Coach Callahan, aims to foster leadership and accountability throughout the offseason. With a young franchise quarterback like Cam Ward to nurture, establishing a strong locker room culture is paramount. These captains are tasked with setting the tone and helping integrate the new faces, from highly-touted rookies to key free agent acquisitions.
The entire offseason program, which officially kicked off April 22 and included rookie development from May 12, has been geared towards maximizing player potential. Beyond the headline-grabbing development of Cam Ward, the coaching staff has been keenly evaluating depth across the roster, particularly at wide receiver and safety. These non-contact sessions provide invaluable opportunities for young players to make their case and for veterans to refine their craft within the new systems.
While the on-field work for this phase is done, the preparation never truly stops. The team isn't scheduled to play a game until the preseason, with the regular season kicking off on September 7th on the road against the Denver Broncos. The home opener is set for September 14th against the Los Angeles Rams. The groundwork laid during these OTAs and the upcoming minicamp will be crucial for a strong start to the season.
With OTAs now complete, all eyes turn to the mandatory minicamp from June 17-19. This will be another critical period for development and evaluation before the team breaks for the summer. The foundation is being laid, brick by brick, for what fans hope will be an exciting 2025 season, kicking off September 7th in Denver.
