Titans Bet Big on Cam Ward, Sign Hendon Hooker

0:00It's April 1st. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. The Tennessee Titans are betting big on Cam Ward as their franchise quarterback, snagging him as the number one overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The soon-to-be 24-year-old comes off a rough season with just three wins and 14 losses, but now he's got a fresh coach and a shot too shine in Nashville. Earlier this week, the Titans added some local flavor by signing Hendon Hooker to a one-year deal. The 28-year-old former Tennessee volunteer star knows the area well and could push for a backup role behind Ward. Hooker's pro-journey hasn't been smooth though. Drafted 68 overall by the Detroit Lions in 2023, he only saw three games going six of nine for 62 yards before. Getting cut after two seasons, a rare move for a third-rounder. He bounced to the Panthers in Jets last year but never played. Now with the Titans, he'll compete against free agent Mitchell Trebuski and Will Levis

1:01for a spot unless Levis gets dealt. It's a long shot for Hooker to stick, but this gives the former ball a real chance to revive his career right back home in Tennessee.