Chantel Ward says she is one of the targets because her brother is obviously not playing up to the expectations of being the team's 2025 first-round Draft pick.She laid bare her feelings on the issue on Monday — not coincidentally after Ward struggled in the winless Titans' 12-7 loss at home to the New York Giants."The fact I even have to post this is diabolical," Ward, the player's 27-year-old older sister, posted on her Instagram account.IS CYBERBULLYING HIDING IN YOUR CHILD'S GROUP CHAT?Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cameron Ward holds the jersey on stage after he is selected by the Tennessee Titans as the number one pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field.(Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)"People see the football games.
They see the wins, the losses, the interceptions, the touchdowns, the press conferences and everything that happens on the field.What they don't see is what comes with it for the people who love these players when the game is over."What typically happens is the families of well-paid players who were drafted first overall, as Ward was, live a privileged life.But there's more, according to Chantel Ward.
Because that life has its obstacles and major concerns.And getting online threats has apparently become one of those for the Wards.WILL LEVIS SUPREMELY CONFIDENT HE IS CAPABLE OF BEING NFL STARTER WHILE BATTLING FOR TITANS' BACKUP ROLETennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) loses the ball after being pressured by Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept.28, 2025, in Houston.
(AP Photo/David J.Phillip)"After games, people come directly to my DMs on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with threats, hate, bullying, personal attacks, and disrespect toward me and my family – all over football," she wrote.Ward made the point that it is fair to be critical of players because that's part of the sport.
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