Will Levis was in New York on September 3, auditioning for the Jets, just days after the Titans cut him loose. Dude was waived by Tennessee on August 30 and cleared waivers, which means any team can snatch him up, either for their main roster or the practice squad. It’s a rough spot for a guy picked in the second round just a few years ago.
From High Pick to High Stakes Tryout
Let’s be real, Levis’s NFL journey has been a roller coaster, and not the fun kind. The Titans traded up to snag him at No. 33 overall in the 2023 draft, a pretty big investment for a quarterback. But he only made 21 starts across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, and the numbers weren’t exactly lighting up the league. He tossed 21 touchdowns but also threw 16 interceptions, completing just 61% of his passes. And here’s the kicker: the team’s record in those 21 starts? A painful 5-16. That’s a losing record that’s gotta sting, right? To make things worse, he missed the entire 2025 season after shoulder surgery, then lost the No. 2 quarterback job to Mitchell Trubisky in the preseason. Talk about a brutal stretch.
Jets’ QB Room Is Already Packed
Now he’s trying to catch on with the Jets, but that’s not exactly an easy gig either. The Jets already have a pretty full quarterback room heading into Week 1. They’ve got Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik on their 53-man roster, and Bailey Zappe is chilling on the practice squad. Plus, Levis wasn’t the only guy they brought in for a look; they also worked out former Panthers QB Jack Plummer. So, Levis isn’t just auditioning for a spot, he’s auditioning for a spot that’s already got several bodies competing for it. It feels like he’s trying to squeeze into a crowded subway car at rush hour, you know?
Titans Have Clearly Moved On
It’s clear the Titans are fully moving on from Levis, even if their GM Mike Borgonzi put out a polite statement. Borgonzi said, “Credit to Will. Will did a tremendous job throughout OTAs and camp. He was always a professional. We had a great conversation when he left and I’ll be rooting for him.” Those are nice words, sure, but actions speak louder. The same day Levis was working out for the Jets, the Titans were busy working out six defensive backs. They’re clearly focused on their Week 1 opponent, which, ironically, is the Jets. Levis, meanwhile, is just trying to find a locker to call his own before the season officially kicks off.
The Jets are set to open their season against the Titans on September 13 in Nashville. Can Levis land a spot before then? Or is he going to be watching his former team take on his potential new team from the couch? This is a huge moment for his career, and he’s gotta be feeling the heat.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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