Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
sportsSep 2, 20261:38

Levis Cut: Shocking Titans Move | NFL News

About this episode

The Titans stunned the NFL by cutting Will Levis before the 2026 season — a second-round pick with starting experience and elite arm talent. Despite flashes of brilliance, his inconsistency, turnover-prone play, and risky decision-making derailed his shot at being Tennessee’s long-term QB. With a roster move that shocked fans, the team opted for stability over potential, leaving Levis’ future uncertain — but not done. His physical gifts and past success make him a compelling project for another team looking to rebuild or add depth.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/9bdcca550122d117

Get every episode summarized

Each time NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Hosts & guests

Transcript ready

26 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.

Levis Cut: Shocking Titans Move | NFL News

NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

0:00
1:38

Full transcript

NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Levis Cut: Shocking Titans Move | NFL News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On September 2nd, the Tennessee Titans made a pretty shocking move, cutting quarterback Will Levis before the 2026 season. This one really stood out because he was a second-round pick, had starting experience, and you figured he'd still be in the mix for Tennessee. He came in with a lot of hype, a strong arm, and the kind of tools teams look for, but the consistency just wasn't there. Turnovers and some questionable decisions really hurt his chances of locking down that long-term starting gig. These usually give guys drafted high more time, especially a quarterback, and Tennessee invested a good amount into developing him. But in the end, they decided the roster was better off moving forward without him. His arm strength was undeniable, letting him make throws few others could. However, that same aggressive style that created big plays also led to mistakes that stall drives. Forcing passes and taking risks became a major concern as they watched his development. This decision has been called the most surprising roster cut, heading into the new NFL season.

It's a pretty abrupt end to his time there, especially considering he was seen as the potential franchise quarterback just a few years ago. He's fallen down the depth chart, with the team opting for other backups over him. While this might be the end of the road in Tennessee, it doesn't necessarily mean his NFL career is over. His physical gifts and past starting experience could make him an attractive option for another team looking for depth or a project. A fresh start might be just what he needs to rebuild his confidence and sharpen his decision-making. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.

More episodes

More from NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

View all episodes →