US EditionTitans vs Buccaneers Practice Observations: How Cam Ward Proved He Belongs vs NFL Competition
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUG 7 – A late hit triggered a bench-clearing fight during a joint practice as both teams prepared for their preseason game at Raymond James Stadium, with intense physical play noted.
- On August 7, 2025, Buccaneers lineman Graham Barton sparked a bench-clearing brawl by shoving Titans linebacker Cody Barton, and Cody Mauch flung Titans edge Jeffrey Simmons to the ground.
- Preparing for Saturday’s preseason opener on August 9, the Titans and Bucs intensified drills during joint practice, with players initially feeling each other out before physicality increased.
- During a two-minute drill, Cam Ward’s pass was intercepted by Haason Reddick, sparking cheers and taunts from fans and players.
- Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said, "I know the effort was there, and it was a longer practice against a different team," and there was only one full-scale fight resolved in seconds without players being removed.
- On August 7, 2025, the Titans will face the Bucs at Raymond James Stadium, with the Titans playing all starters and the Bucs mainly backups.
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Independent EspañolBy ROB MAADDI TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield got into the middle of a fight, and All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs came onto the field on a crutch to join his teammates despite being injured. Welcome to team practices. Players get a chance to hit opposing teams, which can sometimes lead to fights. There was a minor altercation Thursday between the Buccaneers and Titans. “Everyone’s in the fray. Nobody wants to throw a punch. You don’t have to,” Bu…
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