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Jets sign Will Levis as QB insurance
New York adds the former Titans starter to the practice squad after releasing Bailey Zappe.
In brief
New York adds the former Titans starter to the practice squad after releasing Bailey Zappe. The Jets brought in Levis for veteran depth at quarterback, betting his starting experience could help develop rookie Cade Klubnik. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Jets sign Will Levis to practice squad
New York added the former Titans quarterback on Tuesday after bringing him in for a tryout earlier this month. The Jets released Bailey Zappe to make room.
Why the Jets needed QB depth
Aaron Glenn confirmed Geno Smith as starter, but rookie Cade Klubnik at backup left the Jets wanting another QB with starting experience on the roster.
Levis has 21 starts under his belt
The 27-year-old was drafted 33rd overall in 2023 and started 21 games over three seasons with Tennessee, giving him real NFL experience despite inconsistent play.
Levis never lived up to potential
He tied an NFL record with four touchdown passes in his debut but threw only four more TDs in eight remaining starts that season, showing inconsistency throughout his Titans tenure.
“he threw four touchdown passes, which tied the NFL record for most passing touchdowns in an NFL debut”
2024 season ended his Titans run
Levis struggled in his first five starts with only one 200-yard game and seven interceptions, then was benched after Week 15 when he turned the ball over four times in one game.
Titans moved on with Cam Ward
Tennessee finished with the worst record in the NFL and used the first overall pick to select Cam Ward as Levis's replacement. Levis finished his Titans career with a 5-16 record.
The one thing
The Jets brought in Levis for veteran depth at quarterback, betting his starting experience could help develop rookie Cade Klubnik.
