{
  "id": 311830,
  "title": "Titans WR is star of NFL training camp, but it’s not Carnell Tate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/titans-wr-is-star-of-nfl-training-camp-but-its-not-carnell-tate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T15:01:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/titans-wr-star-nfl-training-150134412.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tennessee Titans receiver Elic Ayomanor has been making waves during the NFL training camp, standing out among the star players like Cam Ward and Carnell Tate. Despite the team's focus on drafting future star Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and signing Wan’Dale Robinson to a $78 million deal, Ayomanor has been a standout performer. Veteran Calvin Ridley is also on the roster, but Ayomanor has been the one grabbing headlines. In fact, Tennessee Titans beat reporters have been pointing to Ayomanor as the star of the camp. The second-year pro has been making significant strides, adding 7 pounds of muscle in just a month and a half and displaying impressive on-field skills. Ayomanor, who trained in Atlanta, said he has made \"leaps and bounds\" in his development. Although Ayomanor faced a shoulder injury during a game, he was cleared to play again by Friday. With Tate, Robinson, Ridley, and Ayomanor all vying for starting positions, the competition will be fierce. However, the team's success will ultimately depend on the performance of their young quarterback, Cam Ward, who has struggled in the past.",
  "summary": "Buried behind a couple offseason additions, the second-year WR has forced his way into the Titans conversation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Elic Ayomanor stands out in NFL training camp, overshadowing Carnell Tate and Calvin Ridley.",
    "Second-year pro gains 7 pounds of muscle in 1.5 months, showing impressive on-field skills.",
    "Ayomanor recovered from shoulder injury and cleared to play again by Friday."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}