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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-21 · via Fox Sports

Darnold and Smith-Njigba Connect in Joint Practice, Titans Show Fight

During Friday's joint practice between the Seahawks and Titans, Sam Darnold threw to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but Tennessee's offense also held its own against Seattle's defense. The Seahawks are adjusting to new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, who replaced Klint Kubiak. Titans quarterback Cam Ward had success against Seattle's defense, continuing his strong play from last season.

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The joint session marked an early test for Seattle's retooled offensive staff, with Brian Fleury calling plays for the first time after seven seasons as a 49ers assistant. Darnold acknowledged the learning curve involved in managing game flow and tempo, while expressing confidence in Fleury's preparation.

Tennessee's performance offered encouragement under new coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Ward connected with Ayomanor and Bellinger for scores, though his interception returned for a touchdown by Ty Okada showed room for growth. Pollard's effective running highlighted strong line play, and linebacker Ernest Jones IV noted Ward's improved timing and check-down decisions

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