According to Bleacher Report, the Rams are being urged to explore a trade for the Tennessee Titans quarterback, whose future in Nashville has grown increasingly uncertain following the team’s decision to draft Washington State’s Cam Ward in the 2025 NFL Draft. With Ward viewed as the franchise’s long-term answer at the position, Levis’ days in Tennessee appear to be numbered.
Levis, 25, has had an uneven start to his NFL career. Across two seasons, he’s totaled 3,899 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions, while completing just over 61% of his passes. While those numbers won’t blow anyone away, they don’t tell the whole story. Analysts still believe Levis has significant untapped potential — potential that might be unlocked in the right system.
That’s where the Rams come in.
Sean McVay: The Quarterback Whisperer
Few coaches in the NFL have demonstrated a greater ability to maximize quarterback play than Sean McVay. From resurrecting the career of Baker Mayfield in 2022 to guiding Jared Goff to a Super Bowl appearance, McVay’s offensive acumen is widely respected across the league.
Levis, a strong-armed and physically gifted quarterback out of Kentucky, has struggled to find his footing in Tennessee, where he’s endured inconsistent coaching and revolving-door offensive schemes. A move to Los Angeles could offer the kind of system stability and coaching mentorship that Levis has lacked — and possibly needs to reignite his career.
“Levis has never had a coach like McVay,” Bleacher Report’s analysis noted. “He’s never been in a structured offense that simplifies reads and highlights his tools. That could change in Los Angeles.”
A Strategic Fit for the Rams’ Present and Future
From a roster construction standpoint, acquiring Levis checks several boxes for the Rams. Matthew Stafford is still the team’s starter, but questions about his long-term health and future in L.A. persist. Jimmy Garoppolo is currently penciled in as the backup, but he’s on a short leash and brings less upside than Levis.
Even if Levis doesn’t ultimately become a starter, he could immediately compete with Garoppolo for the No. 2 role, injecting a more dynamic element into the quarterback room. And with a salary of just $1 million annually through 2026, he would be a financial bargain for a team that carefully manages its cap.
Better yet, the acquisition cost would be minimal. Reports suggest a late Day 3 draft pick — perhaps a sixth- or seventh-rounder — would be enough to bring Levis to Los Angeles. For a franchise that understands the value of quarterback depth and long-term planning, this is a classic low-risk, high-reward move.
Looking Ahead
While Rams fans may be more accustomed to blockbuster trades and bold free-agent signings, a move for Levis would signal a more calculated approach to roster building. With McVay still firmly at the helm and Stafford’s clock ticking, a developmental quarterback like Levis makes sense both now and for the future.
The Titans, meanwhile, appear ready to move forward with Cam Ward and likely want to avoid any quarterback controversy or distraction in the locker room. That could open the door for the Rams to swoop in and capitalize.
For a franchise with eyes on both the playoffs and life after Stafford, Will Levis could be a smart and timely investment.
