NASHVILLE, TN — June 2, 2025
The writing appears to be on the wall for Will Levis in Tennessee. With the Titans selecting Cam Ward No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, a shift in the franchise’s quarterback future is all but confirmed. Now, with rookie GM Mike Borgonzi firmly in control and building his roster around Ward, trade rumors around Levis are beginning to intensify — and a new trade concept is gaining traction: Levis being dealt to acquire another dynamic weapon for Ward.
📉 Levis Era Nears Its End
Levis, the second-round pick in 2023, showed flashes but never solidified his place as Tennessee’s franchise quarterback. His 2024 season was plagued by inconsistent decision-making, a lack of poise under pressure, and a league-worst third-down efficiency rate among starting QBs. Though it wasn’t all on him — Tennessee’s O-line and lack of weapons didn’t help — the front office clearly felt it was time to reset under center.
Enter: Cam Ward, a dual-threat QB out of Washington State with a high ceiling and elite off-script playmaking skills. He is already getting first-team reps at OTAs, and per team insider Jim Wyatt, is the favorite to start Week 1.
🔁 Trade Buzz: Levis as Trade Bait
NFL insiders are floating trade concepts involving Levis being flipped to another quarterback-needy team — such as the New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, or Seattle Seahawks — in exchange for a versatile skill-position player who could instantly aid Ward’s development.
Potential trade packages could include:
•🟣 Levis + late pick ➡️ for WR Treylon Burks (return to Titans) from a team like Seattle if they’ve soured on their own WR prospects.
•🔵 Levis to Raiders ➡️ for TE Michael Mayer, giving Ward a security blanket at tight end.
•🔴 Levis to Patriots ➡️ for WR Demario Douglas or RB Ty Montgomery, both experienced playmakers who could provide depth and versatility.
🧱 Titans Continue Building Around Ward
Borgonzi has already surrounded Cam Ward with new and developing talent:
•🟢 Veteran WRs: Tyler Lockett, Van Jefferson
•🟠 Rookie pass-catchers: Elic Ayomanor, Xavier Restrepo, Chimere Dike
•⚪ Improved protection: First-round OL JC Latham is looking lean and ready to lock down the left side
•🟤 Dynamic backfield duo: Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard
Ward’s development is clearly the franchise’s top priority — and flipping Levis into another reliable weapon could be the final piece to round out Tennessee’s offensive reset.
🎙️ Expert Take
NFL analyst Matt Miller weighed in on a potential Levis trade, saying:
“The Titans know what they have in Will Levis. He’s a stopgap QB at best. Trading him now, while he still holds some perceived upside, could get them a young piece for Cam Ward — and that’s where the value lies.”
⏳ What’s Next?
The Titans will likely field offers through minicamp and early preseason, especially if injuries or poor QB play elsewhere spark interest in Levis. Tennessee would save cap space and clear room for Ward to take full ownership of the locker room.
Expect trade talks to heat up before the August roster cutdowns.
🗣️ Titans Fans — Should Tennessee trade Will Levis? And who would be the ideal target in return? Let me know if you’d like this turned into a mock trade scenario or social post.
