Jets Sign Levis, Release Zappe
Jets Sign Levis, Release Zappe
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Key Points
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Levis showed promise as a rookie in 2023, starting nine games and throwing for 1,808 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions.
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His performance declined sharply in 2024: Tennessee went 2–10 in his 12 starts, he posted 13 touchdowns against 12 interceptions, and the Titans eventually benched him.
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Despite his struggles, Levis retains traits that could appeal to the Jets, including significant size, arm talent and the ability to make plays as a runner.
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The Jets had only Geno Smith and fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik on their active roster at quarterback after releasing Zappe, with Levis joining the practice squad rather than the active roster.
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Levis’s arrival comes before the Jets’ next game, a road matchup against the Detroit Lions scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
The New York Jets signed quarterback Will Levis to their practice squad and released Bailey Zappe to make room, the team announced before their Sunday game against Detroit. SI reported that Levis, a 2023 second-round pick by the Titans, joins a quarterback room led by Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik after missing the entire 2025 season with a shoulder injury.
Levis went 5-16 as a starter over two seasons in Tennessee, throwing 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. UPI noted that the Titans released him during final roster cuts after drafting Cam Ward first overall, giving the 27-year-old another chance to revive his NFL career.
Strong Rookie Season, Then Sharp Decline
Levis showed real promise in 2023, starting nine games as a rookie and posting 1,808 passing yards with eight touchdowns and only four interceptions. His second year in Nashville told a different story. SI reported that in 2024, Tennessee went just 2-10 in his 12 starts while he threw 13 touchdowns against 12 interceptions, leading the Titans to bench him mid-season.
Why the Jets Believe Levis Still Has Potential
Despite his poor record, Levis has physical tools that appeal to NFL teams. He stands 6-foot-4 with a strong arm and can move well enough to escape the pocket and create plays with his legs. Heavy noted that scouts view him as a prospect with room to develop, even after his struggles in Tennessee's offense.
Practice Squad Move Reflects Current QB Depth Chart
The Jets kept Levis on their practice squad rather than promoting him to the active roster, a sign they view him as depth behind Smith. NYTimes confirmed that the team now has only Smith and Klubnik, a fourth-round rookie, on the active quarterback roster. This gives the organization flexibility to evaluate Levis in practice without committing to him as the backup.
Levis Gets Another Chance Before Detroit
The signing happens just days before the Jets travel to Detroit to face the Lions on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. SSBCrack reported that Levis has been sidelined since August when the Titans cut him, so he will need time to learn the Jets' system. Still, his arrival signals that New York sees value in keeping veteran quarterback options available.
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