Cam Ward thinks Titans benefitted from his altercation with Jeffery Simmons: 'It was what we needed'

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Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward sparked a physical altercation with veteran defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons that led to the team needing to break them up.

But the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft told reporters that’s what he felt the team needed.

"Jeff is strong as s---," Ward said, via ESPN. "It was fun, and I think it was what we needed. We love competing, just with me and Jeff, and I'm excited to have that man as my teammate."

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Tennessee Titians quarterback Cam Ward (1) works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Aug. 9, 2025. (Kim Klement Neitzel/Imagn Images)

The incident occurred after Ward threw a touchdown to wide receiver Calvin Ridley, and as he went to celebrate, he stopped in front of Simmons to tease him with his trademark "Zombieland" celebration — something Simmons is known for after making big defensive plays.

Simmons didn’t like it one bit, shoving Ward in the face mask with both hands.

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That sparked the Titans’ offensive line to quickly rush in to protect their quarterback, including left tackle Dan Moore Jr.

"Absolutely not," Moore said when asked if anyone is allowed to touch the quarterback, per ESPN. "That goes without saying."

But this trash-talking between Ward and Simmons is something that has been prevalent since they got on the same field together.

"I get here, and he’s damn near the first one I’m ready to talk s---