The Tennessee Titans entered the 2026 NFL offseason with one clear mission: build a winning environment around second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Now that the draft is in the rearview mirror and rookie minicamp is underway, it's time to ask: did they get the job done?

Let's start with the good news. The Titans came into the offseason armed with significant cap space and premium draft picks—and they used them aggressively. In free agency, they made a splash by signing slot receiver Wan'Dale Robinson to a lucrative deal, giving Ward a reliable target over the middle. Then, with the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, they selected Ohio State standout Carnell Tate, a big-play threat on the outside who should quickly become Ward's go-to deep option.

The offensive line also received attention. Tennessee signed veteran center Austin Schlottman and guard Cordell Volson in free agency, then added depth on Day 3 of the draft with center Pat Coogan and guard Fernando Carmona. At tight end, they brought in Daniel Bellinger and Kylen Granson after losing Chig Okonkwo to free agency. And in the backfield, they added running back Michael Carter and drafted explosive Penn State product Nick Singleton to give Ward a balanced ground attack.

But here's the concern: while the Titans have certainly invested in weapons, the offensive line still raises questions. CBS Sports' Jared Dubin summed it up well: "How well any of this works is anyone's guess, but the Titans did use a lot of resources on trying to upgrade the environment around Ward, who was left out to dry for much of his rookie season. Still, they probably need more help along the offensive line."

That's the key takeaway. Ward's rookie year was a trial by fire—he was pressured, hit, and often forced to scramble for his life. Adding Robinson, Tate, and restructuring Calvin Ridley's deal gives him a much better receiving corps. But if the offensive line doesn't hold up, none of those weapons will matter. The Titans have taken a solid step forward, but for Ward to truly take the next step, the protection up front must improve.