Titans QB Ward's Recovery Progress: Potential Impact on Alabama Football Fans

**Why it matters locally:** While the Tennessee Titans are not an Alabama team, the NFL and its players have a significant presence in the state. Many Alabamians are avid Titans fans due to their proximity to Nashville. The development of Ward's recovery impacts the overall future of the team and affects the hopes of Alabamian Titans fans who follow the franchise closely. Furthermore, the presence of strong college football programs in the state (like the University of Alabama and Auburn University) means many Alabamians follow NFL prospects and their careers. Ward's performance as a quarterback in the NFL could impact future choices of young athletes in Alabama. --- Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is expected to throw during the team's upcoming minicamp in June, according to General Manager Mike Borgonzi. The news comes after Ward suffered a throwing shoulder injury in the Titans’ final game of the season. Borgonzi provided an update on Ward's condition, stating the quarterback is "trending toward" being able to throw at the minicamp. The specific date and degree of Ward's expected participation in throwing activities have not been disclosed. The team's minicamp schedule has not been publicly released.