Titans Waive QB Will Levis, Ending 3-Year Tenure

The Tennessee Titans waived quarterback Will Levis on Sunday, August 30, 2026, concluding his three-year tenure with the franchise that drafted him. The move, confirmed by a team source, comes as the organization finalizes its quarterback depth chart ahead of the 2026 season, with second-year player Cam Ward established as the starter.

Levis, selected 33rd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, compiled a 5-16 record as a starter over the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He threw for 3,899 yards with 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions during that span. His last regular-season appearance was on December 15, 2024, a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in which he committed four turnovers before being benched. He missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair the AC joint in his throwing shoulder.

The quarterback's release was anticipated after the Titans drafted Cam Ward in the first round of the 2025 draft. Ward set franchise records for passing yards (3,169) and fewest interceptions (7) among quarterbacks with at least 200 pass attempts last season. The team also signed veteran Mitch Trubisky in the offseason to serve as Ward's primary backup, further marginalizing Levis on the...