Jets Workout Levis
New York Jets Work Out Former Titans Quarterback Will Levis for Depth
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Multiple specific reporters outlined the workout details: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Levis worked out for the Jets amid other QB links, while Tom Pelissero (Netflix and The Ringer) and Zack Rosenblatt (The Athletic) also confirmed the Levis and Jack Plummer workouts at the team facility.
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Titans context: Tennessee released Levis as part of its final roster cuts and had moved toward a new starter by drafting 2025 Heisman finalist Cam Ward (who “immediately ascended into the starter, beating out Levis”).
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Statistical additions beyond the summary: one report lists Levis’s two-season Titans starter numbers as 3,899 yards with 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions (and adds sack totals of 69 overall, including 41 in 2024).
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Off-the-field signal from Levis: after the Titans released him, the quarterback “thank[ed] them in a social media post following his release.”
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Roster knock-on effect if signed: TheJetPress reported that a Levis practice-squad signing would likely come with the release of Bailey Zappe from New York’s practice squad.
The New York Jets hosted former Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis for a workout this week, continuing their search for experienced quarterback depth behind starter Geno Smith. ESPN reported that Levis, released during Tennessee's final roster cuts, worked out alongside Jack Plummer at the team facility, though neither player signed a contract following the session.
Levis is targeting a practice-squad role rather than competing for the active roster, The Athletic confirmed. If the Jets sign him, it would keep Cade Klubnik as the backup and likely lead to the release of practice-squad quarterback Bailey Zappe, signaling the team views Levis as a developmental option after his difficult tenure in Tennessee.
Levis Released After Difficult Two Seasons in Tennessee
Will Levis's stint with the Titans came to an end when Tennessee released him during final roster cuts. Over two seasons as a starter, Levis completed 3,899 passing yards with 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions across 21 games, posting a 5-16 record that fell short of expectations for a second-round pick.
Tennessee moved forward by drafting 2025 Heisman finalist Cam Ward, who immediately ascended into the starter role and beat out Levis. Despite the underwhelming exit, Levis thanked the Titans in a social media post following his release, maintaining a positive public stance as he seeks his next opportunity.
Jets Pursue Depth While Keeping Geno Smith in Place
The Jets' quarterback room has Geno Smith locked in as the clear starter with Cade Klubnik serving as the backup. Adding Levis through a practice-squad deal would deepen the team's developmental options at the position without disrupting their primary rotation, Netflix/The Ringer reported.
A Levis signing would trigger the likely release of current practice-squad quarterback Bailey Zappe, streamlining the team's depth chart. This move signals the Jets view Levis as worth another chance in a low-risk, development-oriented role rather than as a potential immediate competitor.
No Deal Yet as Levis Eyes Practice-Squad Path
Neither Levis nor Jack Plummer, the other quarterback who worked out with the Jets, received contract offers after their sessions. The Athletic noted that Levis's goal is specifically a practice-squad role, positioning himself as a bounce-back candidate with a new organization.
Jets officials have made no formal commitments, leaving the door open but not guaranteed. For Levis, the Jets workout represents one of several opportunities to land a practice-squad spot and prove himself as a developmental quarterback rather than a starter-ready option.
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