Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, who has been sidelined since Week 6 due to an AC joint sprain, is expected to reclaim his position as the starting quarterback once he returns to health. This update comes from Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holtz, who indicated that Levis will resume his role at the top of the depth chart despite not developing as hoped this season.
While Levis has been recovering, veteran Mason Rudolph has stepped in as the starting quarterback, overseeing the offense during a challenging stretch that included blowout losses to the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. With the Titans currently sitting at 1-6, a late-season push for the playoffs appears unlikely. Therefore, prioritizing Levis’s development by giving him as many game reps as possible when he is cleared to play is a sensible strategy for the Titans.
Levis, drafted with the No. 33 overall pick last spring, took over the starting role from Ryan Tannehill midway through his rookie season. Despite the change in leadership with Brian Callahan taking over as head coach aimed at creating a better developmental environment for Levis, he has struggled with turnovers, an issue that persisted until his injury. His current career statistics reveal a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 13:11 and a troubling 10 fumbles, reflecting both the Titans’ offensive line struggles and Levis’s need for improvement as a passer. He has been sacked 43 times in just 14 starts, underscoring the urgency for enhancement on the offensive front.
The Titans’ receiving corps has changed since Levis’s last outing; DeAndre Hopkins is no longer with the team, but the return of pass-catching veterans Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd will provide Levis with valuable experience and targets upon his return.
This week, Levis has been a limited participant in practice, a trend that began when Rudolph took over as the starter. Rudolph, a pending free agent, is likely aware that his performance while leading the team will influence his chances of securing a new contract with the Titans.
Assuming no setbacks in his recovery process, Levis is expected to reclaim his starting position relatively soon, setting the stage for him to further develop his skills in the latter half of the season.
