Titans QB Will Levis set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Will Levis won't be suiting up for the Tennessee Titans in 2025, as his season has been cut short before it even got off the ground.

The young quarterback is set to undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder on July 29, the team confirmed Monday. The issue stems from an injury he suffered late last season and has since been dealing with lingering discomfort.

"After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will Levis has decided to undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season. We support his decision to focus on his long-term health," the Titans said in a statement.

"He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery."

It's a frustrating blow for both Levis and the franchise, especially after signs of promise last year. But with the focus now shifting to his rehab, the Titans will need to adjust their quarterback plans heading into the new campaign.

Levis' shoulder woes date back to Week 4 of last season, when the Titans took down the Dolphins. The 6ft 4in signal-caller was injured while diving for a first down and left the game with an AC joint issue, one that's lingered long enough to cost him his entire 2025 campaign.

Although Levis wasn’t projected to open the year as Tennessee's starter, not after the team spent the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Cam Ward, general manager Mike Borgonzi had made it clear earlier in the offseason that the team planned to "have competition in the room."

Now, with Levis officially sidelined, that quarterback room belongs to the rookie Ward along with seasoned backups Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle.

Levis, entering what would’ve been his third NFL season, has struggled to gain a foothold. Since being drafted 33rd overall in 2023, he’s posted a 5–16 record as a starter. He showed glimpses of promise during his debut campaign, tossing eight touchdowns to four picks, but regressed in Year 2, finishing with 13 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.

The 26-year-old is expected to be fully fit by the time the 2026-27 season rolls around, with hopes of hitting the reset button and reigniting his NFL career.

After selecting Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick, Titans head coach Brian Callahan opted for a fluid approach this offseason, shuffling quarterbacks through first-team reps without naming a starter. That strategy will roll into training camp — but make no mistake, all signs point to Ward leading the huddle when the regular season kicks off.

Injury-wise, the Titans will open camp without two key starters, both of whom will begin on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. L'Jarius Sneed, who missed the final 12 games of 2024 with a quad issue, continues his comeback. While officially sidelined, the veteran cornerback sounded upbeat last month at his youth camp, declaring he’s "healthy as I've been" and ready to get back on the field.

Also working his way back is Lloyd Cushenberry III. The starting center tore his Achilles in Week 9 but was spotted doing individual drills during OTAs and minicamp. Though not ready for the start of camp, Cushenberry remains hopeful about returning for the season opener — a juicy matchup against his old team, the Denver Broncos.

On a more positive note, former first-rounder Treylon Burks is expected to be full-go for camp after missing much of last year with a torn ACL sustained during practice. If healthy, Burks could become a valuable target in what’s shaping up to be a new-look Titans offense.