Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp roster includes former Michigan and ETSU quarterback Cade McNamara, along with former Colorado QB Kaidon Salter. The minicamp starts on May 1, following McNamara's unselected status in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Titans rookie minicamp roster includes former Michigan, ETSU QB Cade McNamara
Former Michigan and East Tennessee State quarterback Cade McNamara and former Colorado QB Kaidon Salter will both compete in the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp beginning May 1.
McNamara joins Titans minicamp after going unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Only one FCS quarterback was selected in the draft, North Dakota State's Cole Payton at No. 178 overall.
A highly touted recruit out of Nevada, McNamara began his collegiate career at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh before transferring to Iowa and later ETSU ahead of the 2025 season.
Here's more on what McNamara is bringing to Nashville.
Q&A
Who is Cade McNamara and what teams has he played for?
Cade McNamara is a quarterback who previously played for Michigan and East Tennessee State University.
When does the Titans rookie minicamp start?
The Titans rookie minicamp begins on May 1.
How many quarterbacks are currently on the Titans roster?
The Titans quarterback room includes four players: Cam Ward, Will Levis, Mitch Trubisky, and Hendon Hooker.
What was Cade McNamara's status in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Cade McNamara went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Emily Duncan of Paducah, Ky., center, reacts to the Arizona Cardinals pick of Jeremiyah Love during the 2026 Titans Draft Party at Nissan Stadium Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was hoping, as many Titans fans were, he would be the Titans fourth pick. Instead, the Titans took wide receiver Carnell Tate.
during the 2026 Titans Draft Party at Nissan StadiuTennessee Titans fans react to the announcement of wide receiver Carnell Tate as the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft during the 2026 Titans Draft Party at Nissan Stadium Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans celebrate first-round draft pick at Nissan Stadium
Emily Duncan of Paducah, Ky., center, reacts to the Arizona Cardinals pick of Jeremiyah Love during the 2026 Titans Draft Party at Nissan Stadium Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was hoping, as many Titans fans were, he would be the Titans fourth pick. Instead, the Titans took wide receiver Carnell Tate.
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Tennessee Titans celebrate first-round draft pick at Nissan Stadium
Emily Duncan of Paducah, Ky., center, reacts to the Arizona Cardinals pick of Jeremiyah Love during the 2026 Titans Draft Party at Nissan Stadium Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was hoping, as many Titans fans were, he would be the Titans fourth pick. Instead, the Titans took wide receiver Carnell Tate.
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Tennessee Titans celebrate first-round draft pick at Nissan Stadium
during the 2026 Titans Draft Party at Nissan StadiuTennessee Titans fans react to the announcement of wide receiver Carnell Tate as the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft during the 2026 Titans Draft Party at Nissan Stadium Thursday, April 23, 2026.
In high school McNamara was named Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018, committing to Michigan after having previously decommitted from Notre Dame.
He started every game for the Wolverines in 2021, leading Michigan to a Big Ten championship and appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinal, throwing for 2,576 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions.
The following season he was supplanted as the starter by JJ McCarthy and ultimately transferred to Iowa in December 2022. A knee injury prematurely ended his debut season with Iowa, but in 2024 he'd return to throw for 1,017 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions before a concussion led to him losing his starting role.
Last season he led ETSU to a 3-5 record, completing 124-of-185 passes for 1,283 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions.
McNamara's younger brother Jake was a standout quarterback in the Nashville area at Page High School and now plays at ETSU.
Titans rookie minicamp invitees
All invitees have been announced by the school and/or player.
