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.

The New Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward will continue to wear No. 1 in the NFL as Warren Moon makes a surprise appearance to give the new franchise QB his number.