Will Levis, the Tennessee Titans quarterback, will miss the entire 2025 NFL season after opting for shoulder surgery. The Titans confirmed the news in a statement, noting that Levis made the decision following consultations with doctors and his representatives.
The team expressed full support for Levis, emphasizing the importance of focusing on his long-term health and recovery.
Levis’ Decision and Team’s Support
“We support his decision to focus on his long-term health,” the Titans said in their statement. “He approached the off-season with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader.
We remain confident in his full recovery.” Levis, who was drafted by the Titans as a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was expected to compete for the starting quarterback role with Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Impact on the Titans’ QB Depth Chart
Ward had already been taking the majority of reps during the off-season program, and he was widely expected to win the starting job in training camp. With Levis out for the season, Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle will serve as the other quarterbacks on the Titans’ roster, providing depth behind Ward.
Levis’ Injury History
Levis’ shoulder issues date back to last season, when he initially sustained an AC joint injury in a Sept. 30 win over the Miami Dolphins. Although he returned to action for a loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 13, he was sidelined for the following three games.
Levis finished the 2024 season with a 2-10 record as a starter, completing 63.1% of his throws for 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Upcoming Preseason and Training Camp
With training camp set to begin on Tuesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, the Titans will open their preseason schedule on Aug. 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida.
The team’s quarterback competition will now focus entirely on Cam Ward, with Allen and Boyle also competing for the backup role.
Levis’ decision to undergo season-ending surgery is a significant blow for the Titans, as it leaves the team without their promising young quarterback for the entire 2025 season. The team will look to Cam Ward to lead the offense as the season progresses, with hopes of Levis’ full recovery in the future.
