Will Levis, the guy who months ago boldly declared “there are not 32 quarterbacks better” than him, is officially without a roster. The Titans cut the former second-round pick on Sunday, ending his two-season tenure with the franchise. What a turn, right? This dude, selected in the 2023 Draft, saw his career start with some promise before it completely spiraled due to inconsistent play and a run of injuries. The 27-year-old even missed the entire 2025 season after going on injured reserve following shoulder surgery. The last time we saw him on the field was 2024, where he put up 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions for a last-place Tennessee squad. Now, he’s looking for a lifeline to get his dwindling career back on track.
Could Bill Vrabel Fix What He Broke?
One spot that could make some sense for Levis is with the Patriots. New England is feeling good about their QB situation with Drake Maye running the show. But behind Maye? It gets murky. Tommy DeVito hasn’t impressed as a backup, and it’s not a lock that seventh-round pick Behren Morton even makes the team. Here’s the wild part: Levis actually knows head coach Mike Vrabel’s system, having played for him as a rookie. Their time together wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, though. Vrabel was actually pretty annoyed with Levis’s habit of putting himself in harm’s way for a few extra yards. Back in 2023, Vrabel reportedly said, “I don’t know. I think we’re still trying to work on that. We showed him examples of quarterbacks sliding and using the rules to their advantage. I guess we’ll have to show him video of quarterbacks not sliding and getting the s— beat out of them. We’re gonna try it the other way this week.” Vrabel was sacked after Levis’s maiden year, which saw the then-24-year-old make nine starts, racking up 1,808 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions, which was pretty underwhelming. Maybe, just maybe, his old taskmaster could help him get things together in a reduced role in Foxborough. Stranger things have happened, right?
A Familiar Face Down South
Another intriguing landing spot for Levis? The Jaguars. Before he was slinging passes in the NFL, Levis was a high-potential star at Kentucky. He transferred there as a junior and immediately shot to the top of Mark Stoops’ depth chart. In his first year in Lexington, he teamed up with an emerging star on the tactical side: Liam Coen, who was the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Under Coen’s guidance, Levis actually hit collegiate career highs in both yardage and touchdowns. Coen used that success to jump back to the NFL, landing with the Buccaneers as an offensive coordinator before becoming the Jaguars’ head coach. Levis is a “toolsy” QB and apparently really good in Coen’s pro-style system. A reunion could be a win-win, especially if newly acquired hurler Quinn Ewers doesn’t pan out behind Trevor Lawrence.
So, what’s next for Will Levis? His career is hanging by a thread, and he needs to find a spot that can genuinely help him resurrect it. Whether it’s a second chance under an old coach or reuniting with a college mentor, the stakes for his career have never been higher. Let’s see if he can prove that bold claim about not having 32 better QBs out there.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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