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NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Quarterback Will Levis was signed to the Jets' practice squad in a corresponding move.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Will Levis signed to the Jets practice squad Tuesday, replacing Bailey Zappe. Levis, 27, was drafted second-round by Tennessee in 2023, started nine games as a rookie and earned the starting spot in 2024 before suffering a torn AC joint requiring season-ending surgery in July 2025. In 12 games across 2024, he completed 63.1% of passes (190 for 301) with 13 touchdowns and a 2-10 record. He was cut by the Titans in August after they drafted Cam Ward first overall.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
The source does not believe Levis has what it takes to be a starter in the NFL, despite his elite physical tools—he is a big, physical player with a huge arm. The biggest question is whether he has the mental capacity to play the position. This assessment comes after the Titans' failed experiment with Levis as starter just two years prior, which lasted only two weeks before collapsing spectacularly, prompting Tennessee to draft Cam Ward first overall in 2025 to replace him.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Will Levis signed with the New York Jets practice squad, replacing Bailey Zappe. Levis started 21 games for Tennessee before missing last season with a shoulder injury. He joins a Jets QB room with Geno Smith as starter and rookie Cade Klubnik as backup.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Will Levis signed to the Jets' practice squad after being cut by the Titans in August. Levis was a 2023 second-round pick who started nine games as a rookie in 2023, won the starting job in 2024 but went 2-10 as a starter and missed time with a shoulder injury before being benched for the final two games. He missed the entire 2025 season after shoulder surgery. Levis threw for 3,899 yards, 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions while completing 61 percent of his passes across his 21 starts. He joins a Jets depth chart where Geno Smith is the starter, rookie Cade Klubnik is the backup, and Bailey Zappe is on the practice squad.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Levis is poised for a clean slate in New York under new head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, a change from the Titans' evaluation. The source notes he has arm talent that made him an intriguing prospect, though decision-making plagued his brief tenure as Tennessee's starter.NegativeDepth ChartSep 22, 2026
Will Levis signed with the New York Jets practice squad, replacing Bailey Zappe. The Jets currently have only two QBs on their 53-man roster: starter Geno Smith and fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik. Levis, a 2023 second-round pick, started 21 games for the Titans with a 5-16 record and missed the 2025 season after shoulder surgery.NegativeBustSep 14, 2026
Levis is implicitly referenced in the source's overreaction about the Titans' hire of Robert Saleh, where the source states 'Teams who hire defensive-minded head coaches with young high-round picks at quarterback rarely pan out' and calls the Titans' situation 'a complete disaster' after Week 1. Levis, the No. 1 pick from last year, 'struggled with consistency and stability,' and the source suggests the pairing of Saleh and Levis was unwise.NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026
The source poses the question of whether the Jets should take a dart throw on Will Levis, framing him as a speculative option without clear conviction either way.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Will Levis worked out for the Jets on Thursday as the team evaluates its backup quarterback situation, with reports suggesting the Jets should consider signing him to a contract to address depth concerns at the position.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Will Levis, a 27-year-old second-round pick by the Titans in 2023, was released by Tennessee when rosters were cut to 53 and subsequently worked out by the Jets on Thursday; if signed, he would likely land on the practice squad rather than the active roster, reflecting his diminished status after starting 21 games in 2023-2024 but not playing last season.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
The source expresses surprise that no NFL coach believes Will Levis can be developed into a solid quarterback, suggesting the market may be undervaluing his potential. The source expects Levis will land with a team this season despite current free agent status.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Will Levis was cut by the Tennessee Titans and worked out for the New York Jets for a practice squad spot. The source notes Levis is not ready to be a starting quarterback in the NFL but has tools for success; the Jets' workout timing (week one opponent is the Titans) may have been for intelligence gathering rather than roster addition. As of the report, the Jets had not signed Levis.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Will Levis worked out for the Jets for a practice squad spot. Levis was a second-round pick by the Titans in 2023 but his tenure went poorly; in 2024 he started 12 games for a 2-10 Titans team and threw an interception on 4% of his passes. He did not play in 2025 and was waived by the Titans on cutdown day. The source questions how much upside Levis really has given his poor Titans performance and the fact that none of the 32 NFL teams are currently willing to offer him a roster spot.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Levis, a second-round pick in 2023, posted a 5-16 record across 21 starts with the Titans while completing 61% of his passes for 3,899 yards, 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. He didn't play in 2025 due to a shoulder injury and the Titans signed veteran Mitchell Trubisky to back up Cam Ward during the offseason, leading to his release.PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Will Levis was cut by Tennessee and the source believes his addition would make sense for the Packers if he clears waivers; both Levis and the Titans appear to want to move on, and the source doesn't expect him to be brought back to Tennessee, making him a realistic veteran option for Green Bay.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Levis's career statistics through 21 starts show a 61 percent completion percentage, 3,899 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions, along with 17 fumbles (10 lost). These efficiency metrics and turnover rate underscore why no team claimed him on waivers and why his future role is likely limited to reserve or practice squad status.NegativeInjuryAug 31, 2026
Levis did not play in the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair a shoulder injury in the summer. The injury and subsequent inactivity have contributed to his fall from favor, with no team willing to claim him on waivers despite his prior draft pedigree as the No. 33 overall pick in 2023.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Levis went unclaimed on waivers after the Titans released him, making him a free agent eligible to sign with any team or practice squad. The 27-year-old did not play in the 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer and has been replaced as Tennessee's starting quarterback by Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick. With 21 games of starting experience, Levis could potentially serve as a reserve quarterback, but his market value has collapsed—no team claimed him despite his availability.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
Will Levis, a 6'4, 229-lb quarterback with a big arm and mobility, has talent but has produced some of the more ridiculous lowlights of the last decade; if he clears waivers, he could be worth a spot on the Eagles' practice squad to get a look, though the Eagles already have a messy backup QB situation and don't need to add to the roster confusion.NegativeBustAug 31, 2026
Former No. 33 overall pick waived by the Tennessee Titans after three years; his August assertion that 'there aren't 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me' now sounds 'even further removed from reality.' Levis may find work as a backup or spot starter elsewhere, but excitement around the strong-armed passer has dissipated and opportunities to demonstrate growth appear limited.NegativeBustAug 31, 2026
Quarterback Will Levis was waived by the Tennessee Titans after three years following his August assertion that "there aren't 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me," which now sounds even further removed from reality. Levis still likely has a future somewhere as a palatable backup, but his standing as the former No. 33 overall pick has significantly diminished.NegativeBustAug 31, 2026
Will Levis, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was waived by the Tennessee Titans after the team selected Cam Ward as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The source characterizes Levis as a bust, and his departure from the team confirms this assessment completely.NegativeBustAug 31, 2026
The Titans' 2023 second-round pick posted a 5-16 record across 21 starts while completing 61% of his passes for 3,899 yards, 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions; he didn't play in 2025 due to shoulder injury and was released after the Titans signed veteran Mitchell Trubisky to back up Cam Ward, marking a clear end to his tenure in Tennessee.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Will Levis has been waived by the Tennessee Titans after three seasons. He missed the entire 2025 season recovering from shoulder surgery and was replaced by the Titans' No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward in the 2025 NFL Draft. In 21 career games, Levis compiled a 5-16 record as a starter with 61.0% completion percentage, 3,899 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions, averaging 7.0 yards per attempt and finishing with 221.9 fantasy points.NegativeBustAug 30, 2026
Will Levis had a poor preseason performance for the Titans, and the source questions whether Tennessee even wants to bring him back on the practice squad, suggesting he might be better served getting a fresh start elsewhere given his subpar play.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Will Levis was waived by the Tennessee Titans after being replaced by Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Levis started 21 games across 2023-2024 (9 starts in 2023, 12 in 2024), compiling a 5-16 record with 3,899 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He requested his release to seek a fresh start elsewhere and will be free to sign with any team if he clears waivers.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The Tennessee Titans have waived Will Levis after he played poorly in the preseason. Jeremy Fowler reported that Levis wanted out, though the source notes the Titans were going to cut him regardless. Levis will likely be claimed on waivers before the 12:00 Central deadline, as some team will see his physical tools and believe he can help them, though he will need mental development. This marks a dramatic fall from two years prior when Levis entered the season as the Titans' QB1 and was even mentioned by owner Amy Adams Strunk as a reason for a head coach to be excited about the Nashville opportunity.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The Titans are waiving quarterback Will Levis after he spent the 2024 season on injured reserve following season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder to fix the AC joint. Levis, a second-round pick in 2023 who was expected to succeed Ryan Tannehill, leaves the Titans with Mitchell Trubisky and Hendon Hooker behind newly drafted Cam Ward. In his 21 career starts, Levis went 5-16 with 21 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, and 10 lost fumbles.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Will Levis will likely see significant playing time in the preseason finale, but the source speculates the Titans would prefer to trade him and predicts they will cut him before the roster cutdown deadline, suggesting limited confidence in his NFL future with the team.NegativeDepth ChartAug 27, 2026
Levis is competing for a potential third quarterback spot with the Titans. Cam Ward is the Titans' starter and Mitchell Trubisky is the backup. Maybe Levis stays on as the Titans' third quarterback, but a new coaching staff that didn't draft Levis would have to see the value in using a roster spot on him.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Will Levis is a serviceable quarterback waiting in the wings for the Titans in Week 3 preseason; Tommy Devito backs the Titans based on their depth advantage over the Bears.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Quarterback took over in the second half for Tennessee but wasn't able to generate offense on his first drive, which ended with a sack on third down.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Levis has been relegated to the third-string role behind Cam Ward and veteran Mitch Trubisky after the Titans signed Trubisky during the offseason. His status may depend on whether he can beat Hendon Hooker for the team's third-string role. Levis got off to a rough start in his first preseason game, completing just 3 of 8 passes for 42 yards while being sacked three times. Although he showed solid scrambling skills with 22 yards on four attempts, if he can't show improvement as a passer, he will be firmly on Tennessee's roster bubble ahead of the 2026 season.NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Will Levis, a former second-round pick, was cut by the Titans and reportedly requested the release to get a fresh start with a new team.NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Titans waived quarterback Will Levis, a former second-round pick, after he reportedly requested the release to get a fresh start with a new team; his departure removes him from Tennessee's roster ahead of the 53-man cut deadline.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Will Levis will likely get a lot of playing time for the Tennessee Titans in Week 2 against the Seahawks after Mitch Trubisky was hurt in Monday's practice, with Levis in a tight battle with Trubisky for backup duties.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Will Levis is the third quarterback on the Titans roster and would be in line for increased playing time if Trubisky is sidelined for any stretch; this opportunity would allow him to demonstrate his assertion that he is one of the best 32 quarterbacks in football.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Levis is noted as a notable backup quarterback at Penn State during the James Franklin era, part of the program's broader quarterback development issues over the past 13 years.NegativeMatchupAug 15, 2026
Titans backup quarterback Will Levis faced consistent pressure from the 49ers' defense in the preseason opener, which recorded three sacks against him after the Titans' starters were pulled midway through the second quarter.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Will Levis is listed on Tennessee's depth chart as battling for the third QB spot despite the source's expectation that he'll get opportunities to throw in the preseason game. The source notes Levis is extremely error-prone, which could lead to interception-worthy passes and give the 49ers short fields and easy points.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Levis is listed on Tennessee's depth chart as battling for the third QB spot and will get opportunities to throw the ball in the preseason game; however, he is extremely error-prone, which could lead to interception-worthy passes and give the 49ers short fields and easy scoring opportunities.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
Will Levis is entering the final year of his contract with the Titans. The source identifies him as the player with the most to gain and lose in the preseason opener, noting that his performance will determine how much longer his career can be; while he can still have a very successful NFL career, much depends on how he performs in the preseason.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Quarterback Will Levis has been benched, part of a systemic NFL quarterback development problem.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Will Levis is scheduled to play in the Titans' first preseason game on Thursday night against the 49ers as part of Robert Saleh's plan for all four quarterbacks to see action. The source speculates that neither Levis nor Hendon Hooker will end up on the 53-man roster in week one, but expresses interest in comparing their performance in live action.NegativeValueAug 3, 2026
Vegas oddsmakers value Levis at a point-spread advantage over his backup, though the source does not provide his specific ATS ranking or the identity of his backup QB in this excerpt.NegativeInjuryAug 2, 2026
Levis missed all of last season after undergoing surgery on his throwing arm. He has not put tape on the field in nearly two years, creating a significant gap in recent performance data.PositiveProjectionAug 2, 2026
Despite his current third-string trajectory, Levis expressed confidence in his ability to return to starter status, stating "There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me. I know that for sure" and "I know I've put the tape out there already that I'm a dang good quarterback in this league." Levis believes he will get another opportunity to be QB1 at some point.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Levis enters his fourth NFL season competing for the backup quarterback job behind franchise QB Cam Ward, with veteran Mitchell Trubisky (signed to a two-year, $10.5 million deal) taking the majority of snaps in training camp. Levis has missed all of last season after undergoing surgery on his throwing arm and has not put tape on the field in nearly two years. He is competing against Trubisky, who previously worked with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll in Buffalo, and 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Levis is entering his fourth season with the Tennessee Titans and is confident competing for the backup QB spot after being placed on injured reserve last year. The source notes he was 'all smiles' when speaking to media and 'adamantly believes he's a dang good quarterback,' with a much different approach to football after being away from the game for a full season for the first time since second grade.NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
Levis posted a 5-16 record as the Tennessee Titans' QB1 from 2023-24, with a 2-10 record in his starts during the 2024 season. His second-year campaign was marked by baffling and meme-worthy turnovers, shoulder injury, inconsistencies, and poor decisions. The Titans finished 3-14 overall, which earned them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, used on Cam Ward, who was anointed as the starter before any competition could be discussed.NegativeInjuryAug 1, 2026
Levis underwent shoulder surgery on his throwing shoulder to address an issue he dealt with as the Titans' starter in 2024. He missed the entire 2025 season due to lingering pain and prioritized long-term health recovery. As of training camp in August 2026, Levis reports he is "throwing it how I want to throw it again" and feels he's returned to full physical strength.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Levis is competing for reps as the Titans' QB3 entering the 2026 season after missing the 2025 campaign due to shoulder surgery. He's battling veteran backup Mitchell Trubisky and 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker for playing time under new head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Levis stated he's "100 percent" confident he can be an NFL starter again, asserting "there are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me." He emphasized he's throwing without lingering pain and feels healthier mentally and emotionally after his year off.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Levis, 27, lost his starting job in Nashville after struggling in 21 starts across 2023–2024 (5–16 record, 16 interceptions, 17 fumbles, 69 sacks). He underwent shoulder surgery and missed the entire 2025 season while the Titans drafted Cam Ward No. 1 overall. In 2026 training camp, Levis expressed confidence in his future as an NFL starter, stating "There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me" and "I have more confidence than I've ever had." His roster spot with Tennessee is not guaranteed, but he may find an opportunity elsewhere if cut.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Getting extra reps early in camp due to Mitchell Trubisky's absence with tightness; the source notes that what happens with Levis will be one of the more interesting things around cutdown day.