Cam Ward Secures Impressive $49M Contract, Besting Ex-No. 1 Draft Picks Caleb Williams and Bryce Young

Cam Ward, 22, from West Columbia, has secured a remarkable $48,839,586 contract with the Tennessee Titans following a stellar 2024 season, where he led the FBS in touchdown passes. With an annual salary nearing $12 million, Ward is now the NFL's highest-paid rookie quarterback, eclipsing Bryce Young and Caleb Williams.Ward's deal establishes a precedent for costly rookie contracts amidst a recent surge in signing bonuses. Tennessee hopes to avoid the pitfalls faced by Chicago and Carolina with their first-overall picks.