According to NFL.com, the former Miami standout asked permission from Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon about a month ago if he could use No. 1 as his jersey number. Tennessee retired it in 2006 in honor of Moon, who starred for the Houston Oilers, the precursor of the Titans.

As the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft was wrapping up his introductory news conference Friday, Ward was told there was a special guest waiting. Entering the room was Pro Football Hall of Famer and Houston Oilers legend Warren Moon, holding a No. 1 jersey, which the franchise retired in his honor in 2006.

For weeks, it appeared Cam Ward was heading to the Tennessee Titans with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. On the surface, it looked like the perfect fit. The Titans brass fell in love with Ward, and the Miami quarterback was happy to reciprocate.