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20 hours ago
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Will Levis to have season-ending shoulder surgery, miss 2025 NFL season for Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery in the coming days, making him unavailable for the team in 2025. The surgery is scheduled for July 29, and the choice to have the surgery comes from Levis. Levis was the Titans' starting quarterback for most of 2024, struggling in his first full year leading the squad. The former second-round pick went 2-10 as a starter, throwing 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while consistently struggling with fumbles and sacks. He first sustained an injury to his throwing shoulder in the team's Week 4 win against Miami, but quickly returned to play through the injury after a bye week. The injury lingered, and Levis later missed three games. He was reinserted into the starting lineup for Week 10 and began to show signs of growth, but his play plummeted after four starts, culminating in his benching after a four-turnover performance against Cincinnati. "After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will Levis has decided to undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season," the Titans said in a statement. "We support his decision to focus on his long-term health. He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery." Levis participated with the Titans throughout the offseason, and team officials say this is not a new injury, but rather a surgery related to the previous one. The Titans drafted quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, positioning Ward to supplant Levis as the Titans' quarterback of the present and future. The team also added veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle to the quarterback room in the offseason, who took reps alongside Levis and Ward throughout OTAs and minicamp. Levis played in 21 games across two seasons with the Titans. He was drafted in 2023 as the heir apparent to veteran Ryan Tannehill and replaced Tannehill early in the 2023 season as the Titans' starter. Levis won his first start but team success was hard to come by after that point, as minor injuries, high sack rates and overall inconsistent performance marred his rookie season. The Titans hired coach Brian Callahan as a quarterback guru to mentor Levis heading into Year 2, but the partnership didn't create many positive memories. The Titans are scheduled to begin training camp on Wednesday, July 23. Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@ Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Will Levis having season-ending surgery, will miss 2025 Titans season
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6 days ago
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Will Levis injury timeline: Titans GM details process that led to QB's surgery decision
Tennessee Titans GM Mike Borgonzi didn't divulge too many details about the conversations with quarterback Will Levis that led to season-ending shoulder surgery, but he did shine some light on the process. "We knew after the season that rest and rehab was the recommendation from our staff and from the second-opinion staff that (Levis) sought information on," Borgonzi told media July 22, one day after the team announced the news of Levis' upcoming surgery. "There was an option that they recommended he push through the offseason, which he did. He had a really good offseason. And if he felt discomfort that he would proceed with the surgery. That's what he did." Levis was a full participant in the Titans' offseason program, throwing and practicing through OTAs and minicamp. He also spent a chunk of the offseason working with quarterbacks coach Jordan Palmer. Borgonzi elected not to divulge any information on the substance of the conversations he had with Levis that led to the surgical decision, but the decision was made and now Levis will sit out the 2025 season. "Out of respect to Will, we have had conversations. He's been very transparent with us. We knew there was a possibility that he could have this surgery," Borgonzi said. "Out of respect with Will I'd like to keep those medical conversations private. We were aware of it, though." Will Levis stats, injury, surgery details Levis initially injured the shoulder in Week 4 of the 2024 season. The injury occurred before a bye week, so Levis rested and returned after the open date without missing time, but the nagging nature of the injury landed him on the rehab table again, forcing him to miss three games. Levis was reinstalled as the Titans' starter after those three weeks, but his play took a dip after four games, culminating in his benching amid a four-turnover performance against Cincinnati. Following Levis' up-and-down season, the Titans drafted quarterback Cam Ward with the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. In addition to Ward, the Titans' quarterback room sans Levis consists of veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle. Borgonzi and president of football operations Chad Brinker said they're comfortable with the three passers the Titans have in the room heading into the start of training camp, and Borgonzi singled out Allen as having had an impressive offseason. Allen and Boyle are a combined 2-13 as starting quarterbacks in the NFL. The Titans drafted Levis in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft as the heir apparent to Ryan Tannehill. He emerged as the Titans' starter midway through the 2023 season and entered 2024 as the face of the franchise's rebuild. But he struggled in 2024, throwing 12 interceptions and fumbling 10 times with 41 sacks in 12 games. The Titans open training camp on July 23. Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@ Follow Nick on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @nicksuss. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Will Levis surgery decision: Titans detail behind-the-scenes process
Daily Mail
7 days ago
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Will Levis criticized by ex-Titans star after shoulder surgery rules him out of 2025 NFL season
A former Titans star has been left puzzled by Will Levis' decision to undergo season-ending shoulder injury on the first day of training camp. Levis initially sprained his AC joint in Week 4 vs. the Dolphins last year before returning to the field after the Titans' Week 5 bye. The quarterback later sat from Weeks 7 to 9 but ultimately finished a difficult season under center with 12 starts. He later participated in OTAs and minicamp this offseason. However, Levis has now elected to undergo surgery on his shoulder issue, and former Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan couldn't quite understand the timing of the move. 'I'm sure there's a side to the story that explains why Will waited until late July to get this surgery,' he wrote on X. 'Unfortunately, im too dumb to figure out what that is.' The Titans announced on their website that Levis' surgery was set for Tuesday - which is also the first day of their training camp - and released a statement in support of the young passer. 'After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will Levis has decided to undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season. We support his decision to focus on his long-term health,' the team said. 'He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery.' Citing an anonymous source, ESPN reported that Levis experienced discomfort during minicamp before starting to look into his medical options. He had reportedly hoped before that the injury would heal itself with rest and rehab. Levis also spoke in May about 'relearning his stroke' with personal quarterback coach Jordan Palmer, whom he worked with in California. While Ward - the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft - was always expected to be the team's starter - Levis' surgery leaves the team thin behind him. Tim Boyle and Brandon Allen have limited experience starting, though Allen produced a respectable 199-yard, one touchdown, one interception start for the 49ers last year. Allen has 10 career stats, while Boyle has just five. At what was likely less than full health, Levis struggled last season in his sophomore campaign. He posted just a 2-10 record under center and turned the ball over 18 times (six fumbles, 12 interceptions) while throwing 13 touchdowns.
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7 days ago
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Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery
Tennessee quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery, keeping him from competing for playing time in his third season with the Titans. The Titans announced Monday that Levis made his decision after consulting with doctors and his representatives. The Titans report Tuesday for training camp. 'We support his decision to focus on his long-term health,' the Titans said in a statement. 'He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery.' Will Levis to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Story: Tennessee, which wrapped up its minicamp June 12, doesn't open the preseason until August 9 at Tampa Bay with the regular-season opener September 7 at Denver. Levis' surgery is scheduled for July 29. The Titans used the No. 1 overall pick on quarterback Cam Ward in April after Levis struggled mightily starting 12 games in 2024. He threw for 2,091 yards, but he had 13 TD passes with 12 interceptions. He was sacked 41 times as Tennessee went 3-14 to land the top draft pick. Tennessee also added veteran quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle this offseason. Levis was the 33rd overall pick in 2023 when Tennessee's previous general manager Ran Carthon traded up to select the quarterback out of Kentucky. Carthon lasted just two seasons before being fired in January. The quarterback started 12 games in 2024 after spraining the AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder September 30 against Miami while diving for a first down. Tennessee had a bye, then Levis played against Indianapolis in a home loss by three points after a late-game interception. Levis admitted after the game his shoulder played a part in that late pick. He was sidelined the next three games before returning. After the Titans took Ward in the draft, coach Brian Callahan rotated quarterbacks during the offseason program with no starter announced, which he said he planned to continue into training camp. Still, Ward is expected to be the starter when the Titans open the regular season. That seemed to leave the competition for the No. 2 position wide open for Levis, who took part throughout the team's offseason program. He told reporters in June he felt more comfortable in his second season in Callahan's offense and was looking forward to training camp. 'I feel like I'm starting to get to that point as a quarterback, and it's just cool to feel that and see it and show everyone else here,' Levis said during minicamp. The Titans announced late Monday afternoon the last of their nine draft picks signed his rookie contract. Linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo was the 52nd selection overall in the second round. He started 27 of 46 games, switching to edge rusher last year season when he had 4.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss at UCLA.
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7 days ago
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Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery
Tennessee quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery, keeping him from competing for playing time in his third season with the Titans. The Titans announced Monday that Levis made his decision after consulting with doctors and his representatives. The Titans report Tuesday for training camp. 'We support his decision to focus on his long-term health,' the Titans said in a statement. 'He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery.' Will Levis to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Story: Tennessee, which wrapped up its minicamp June 12, doesn't open the preseason until August 9 at Tampa Bay with the regular-season opener September 7 at Denver. Levis' surgery is scheduled for July 29. The Titans used the No. 1 overall pick on quarterback Cam Ward in April after Levis struggled mightily starting 12 games in 2024. He threw for 2,091 yards, but he had 13 TD passes with 12 interceptions. He was sacked 41 times as Tennessee went 3-14 to land the top draft pick. Tennessee also added veteran quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle this offseason. Levis was the 33rd overall pick in 2023 when Tennessee's previous general manager Ran Carthon traded up to select the quarterback out of Kentucky. Carthon lasted just two seasons before being fired in January. The quarterback started 12 games in 2024 after spraining the AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder September 30 against Miami while diving for a first down. Tennessee had a bye, then Levis played against Indianapolis in a home loss by three points after a late-game interception. Levis admitted after the game his shoulder played a part in that late pick. He was sidelined the next three games before returning. After the Titans took Ward in the draft, coach Brian Callahan rotated quarterbacks during the offseason program with no starter announced, which he said he planned to continue into training camp. Still, Ward is expected to be the starter when the Titans open the regular season. That seemed to leave the competition for the No. 2 position wide open for Levis, who took part throughout the team's offseason program. He told reporters in June he felt more comfortable in his second season in Callahan's offense and was looking forward to training camp. 'I feel like I'm starting to get to that point as a quarterback, and it's just cool to feel that and see it and show everyone else here,' Levis said during minicamp. The Titans announced late Monday afternoon the last of their nine draft picks signed his rookie contract. Linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo was the 52nd selection overall in the second round. He started 27 of 46 games, switching to edge rusher last year season when he had 4.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss at UCLA.
