The Tennessee Titans are reportedly cutting ties with quarterback Will Levis, sending a jolt through the league as the former second-round pick hits the waiver wire. This is wild, especially after all the hype around him coming out of the draft.
From Second Round Pick to Out in Two Years
Can you believe this? A guy drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, a supposed future franchise cornerstone, is now looking for a new home. Levis got his shot, starting 21 games across the 2023 and 2024 seasons. But it wasn’t enough to hold onto the job. The Titans made it clear they were moving on when they snagged Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Ward is slated to start for them again this season, and they even brought in veteran Mitch Trubisky this offseason to back him up. Ouch. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler added to the report that Levis actually *requested* his release, which came via The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. He wants a fresh start, and honestly, who can blame him? Being a second-rounder meant he didn’t have that fifth-year option, so he was heading into the final year of his four-year deal anyway. Now, he just wants out and a clean slate.
The Numbers Don’t Lie, But Levis’ Confidence Never Wavers
Let’s be real, his tenure in Tennessee had some rough patches. As a rookie in 2023, Levis made nine starts, and the team went 3-6 in those games. He threw for 1,808 yards, with 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Not exactly eye-popping. They went back to him in 2024 for 12 games, and the record got even tougher at 2-10. He racked up 2,091 yards that season, tossed 13 touchdowns, but also threw 12 interceptions. It’s a tough look. In a wild twist, his struggles actually helped the franchise earn that No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft, which then became his replacement, Cam Ward. What a brutal twist of fate. And here’s the kicker, the guy went viral this offseason because he literally said in an interview he “100% believed” he could still be a starter in the league, adding, “there are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me.” Talk about betting on yourself, or maybe just a touch of delusion?
So, what’s next for Levis? Looking around the league, the landing spots aren’t exactly jumping out. The only real quarterback battle still undecided is down in Atlanta, with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. duking it out. Could he land there? Who knows? But hey, anything can happen in the NFL. Levis is now truly free to sign anywhere if he clears waivers, and he gets that fresh start he’s been looking for. He’s betting on himself, big time.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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