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Could Will Levis end up wearing Honolulu Blue this fall? The buzz is growing—and it’s not just fans spitballing. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin recently floated the idea, and once you break down the numbers and roster fit, it’s not as wild as it sounds.
Why Levis-to-Detroit Is Even a Thing
The Tennessee Titans shook up their QB room this offseason by selecting Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. That move, intentional or not, put a big spotlight on Will Levis, last year’s second-rounder.
As Benjamin puts it:
“The Tennessee Titans aren’t rushing to move on from the former second-round pick, at least publicly, but ever since the club’s new regime spent this year’s No. 1 overall pick on Cam Ward, the writing has been on the wall.”
Financially, it adds up. Trading Levis after June 1 saves Tennessee $1.6 million. Doing it before? Only $600k. That difference alone could prompt the Titans to entertain offers.
How He Fits in Detroit
Let’s be real—Detroit isn’t hurting at quarterback. Jared Goff is locked in as the starter. But behind him? It’s a mix of potential and question marks. Hendon Hooker is intriguing, but still developing. Kyle Allen is there too, but he’s on a one-year flyer.
That’s where Levis enters the chat.
He’d compete immediately for QB2 and bring two more years of rookie-contract control (plus a fifth-year option). Brad Holmes has made it clear he values affordability and depth—Levis checks both boxes.
And in terms of style, he isn’t a bad match for what Detroit’s offense likes to do. Offensive coordinator John Morton (taking over for Ben Johnson) still wants that vertical-shot capability, and Levis definitely has the cannon for it.
What It Might Cost Detroit
This wouldn’t be a blockbuster. Think more of a “why not?” kind of move.
- A Day 3 pick swap makes sense—Tennessee gets some mid-round value and sheds Levis’ future guarantees.
- A conditional 2026 pick could also be in play, increasing in value if Levis sees significant playing time.
- Or maybe a roster player swap—Detroit sends over a depth lineman or defender, areas where the Titans could use help.
Low-risk, potentially decent reward.
Should Lions Fans Be Excited?
Cautiously? Sure. This isn’t about replacing Goff. It’s about building insurance behind him—and adding a young arm with upside.
For now, it’s all hypothetical. As Benjamin wrote,
“Ward is the future, Levis is a movable asset, and post-June 1 math favors a deal.”
Whether Detroit GM Brad Holmes makes a move could depend on how Hendon Hooker looks this summer—and how badly Tennessee wants to clean house under their new QB1.
Either way, it’s one of those offseason nuggets worth watching. Because in the NFL, “speculation” often becomes “breaking news” overnight.