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Cam Ward is keeping his composure while the internet does what the internet does. The Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback addressed social media threats directed at his family this week, responding with a measured three-word take — "people are weird" — and honestly, he's not wrong. Ward isn't letting the noise derail his focus heading into the season.
Shifting to Baltimore, Lamar Jackson is listed as limited at Wednesday's practice, though the Ravens are downplaying any concern. The reigning MVP is reportedly dealing with something minor, and the team expects it to be a non-issue moving forward. Still, any time Jackson's name shows up on an injury report, the fantasy world holds its breath and the AFC takes notice.
And in Pittsburgh, Joey Porter Junior is looking for a big payday, but the reality check may be arriving faster than he'd like. According to Sporting News, Porter's contract demands are outpacing what his on-field production can justify at this stage of his career. The Steelers have leverage here, and Porter may need to let his play do more of the negotiating before that number gets serious consideration.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
