Will Levis drops a subtle hint of Titans departure after getting benched for throwing 3 interceptions against Bengals
The Titans could move on from Will Levis after two years, but the 2023 second-round pick remains confident he's a franchise quarterback, with or without Tennessee.
Will Levis (Image via ESPN/X)
The Tennessee Titans benched Will Levis after he threw three interceptions from just eight passing attempts on Sunday, Week 15, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Brian Callahan announced the news earlier this week but also backed Levis to turn things around for the better.
The former second-round pick also echoed the same as his coach when asked about his future with the Titans. Levis stated that he sees himself as a franchise quarterback for the Titans.
Mason Rudolph will take over as the starter for the Titans’ Week 16 fixture against the Indianapolis Colts. Levis will be on the bench for the game, but the 25-year-old will fight for his place as the starter.
There is a positive future for me whether it’s here or somewhere else. — Will Levis. #Titans pic.twitter.com/dreh3NrJFs
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 18, 2024
There’s also the possibility of the Titans releasing him before next season and targeting another quarterback in the draft. With a 3-11 record, the Titans currently hold the sixth overall pick.
A brief history of Will Levis’ NFL career so far
There are still three games left until the end of the regular campaign, but Levis’ year could be over because of the demotion to the bench. It was the latest addition to his eventful two-year stint in the music city.
Levis was seen as the successor to Ryan Tannehill because of the similarities the two share. Yet, the Kentucky graduate has more zip in his feet, which Tannehill did not possess, which opened up a newer dimension for the Titans to work with.
In his rookie campaign, Levis shared snaps with Malik Willis and played just nine games, winning three and losing six. He completed 149 passes for 1808 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.
Despite the mediocre numbers, the Titans gambled on him for another year despite losing star running back Derrick Henry. To compensate for the loss, they added Tony Pollard, Tyler Boyd, and Calvin Ridley and bolstered the offense.
However, Levis’ stats got worse. Although he boasts a better completion rate (of 63.7%) compared to his first year, he played three extra games while throwing a little over an additional 100 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 12 picks. Unless Callahan backs Levis in the offseason, he might be out of the team for good.
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