By Mmesoma 
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis finds himself in the hot seat as swirling trade rumors connect him with the Detroit Lions amidst significant roster shakeups in Nashville.
A recent three-team proposal—also involving the Baltimore Ravens—suggests Detroit could land Levis alongside pass rusher Tavius Robinson, while Tennessee would receive draft capital and veteran pass‑rush help . Simultaneously, a CBS Sports report highlights interest from Detroit, citing concerns over their current backups and pointing to the low cost (just over $9 million in cap hits over the next two seasons) of acquiring Levis .
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⚠️ Why Levis Could Be on the Move
Rookie of the Year Era Unfolding: Tennessee used the No. 1 overall pick in April to select Cam Ward, who is gaining momentum as the future starter .
Uneven On-Field Performance: Levis finished the 2024 season with a 5‑16 overall record, throwing 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 12 starts and two relief appearances .
Backup Room Filled: The Titans bolstered their QB depth by signing veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle and retain Cam Ward and Levis—leaving little room or reason to keep him .
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🗣️ Voices from Around the League
SI analyst Jeremy Brener expects that Levis’s fate will hinge on his performance in training camp:
> “In my opinion, he has more upside than the other two QBs on the roster … but if someone makes the team a great offer for him, I think you’d have to consider it.”
GM Mike Borgonzi emphasized Levis’s value as competitive depth:
> “It’s a lot of value… he elevates the competition in that room.”
CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin reinforced the view that Detroit could use him as a cost-effective backup to Jared Goff:
> “The Tennessee Titans aren’t rushing to move on … but ever since the … pick on Cam Ward, the writing has been on the wall.”
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✅ Next Moves & What to Watch
Opening remarks from Titans brass suggest they aren’t pushing for a Levis trade juste yet—but any third-team approach or standout camp performance could change everything . For Detroit, mid‑summer camp evaluations and any backup concerns could trigger a call for a low-risk acquisition.
Levis, for his part, remains focused. He continues to train under veteran coaches and insists his mindset hasn’t shifted despite the uncertainty .
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📊 Bottom Line
Will Levis arrives at training camp on shaky ground. Cam Ward is the clear new face of the Tennessee offense, and the Titans have fortified their QB room—leaving Levis as a valuable but expendable asset. Whether they cash in for draft picks or hold him to retain veteran competition, all eyes will be on what happens between July and August.