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Titans QB Will Levis Could Suffer Heartbreaking Fate Before Week 1

QB Will Levis could be the odd man out as the Tennessee Titans start cutting down their roster ahead of the regular season.

Will Levis, the 27-year-old quarterback of the Tennessee Titans, has transformed from a future star to a player on the roster bubble within just three years. His fortunes took a sharp turn when the Titans selected Cam Ward as their No. 1 overall pick last year, relegating Levis to the bench. The situation became even more challenging when Mitchell Trubisky joined the team to vie for the backup position.

Despite the hurdles, Levis remains confident in his abilities. "I know I've put the tape out there already that I'm a dang good quarterback in this league and I'm even better than I ever have been," he stated. "There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me — I know that for sure."

However, Levis' performance during the preseason has not substantiated his self-assuredness. In two games, he managed to complete only 7 of 17 passes for a modest 57 yards. With roster reductions looming, Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport warns that Levis might be seeking a new team soon. "The Kentucky product may soon be out of Nashville altogether," Davenport wrote. "Levis may not be lacking in confidence, but his performance tells another story."

In those 21 starts, Levis has thrown 21 touchdown passes, but his passer rating barely surpassed 80, and he committed numerous turnovers. The Titans now back Cam Ward as their unquestioned starter, while Mitchell Trubisky, a veteran backup with nine seasons and 57 starts, stands ready to fill the role. If Levis were to be released, he could potentially find a backup role with teams like the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, or the Washington Commanders, who would need a replacement for Malik Willis, who is nursing an MCL sprain.

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