Titans expected to waive Will Levis after three seasons as roster trims approach 53

The Tennessee Titans are expected to waive quarterback Will Levis after three seasons with the franchise, according to a report from CBS Sports published August 30. The move would mark a sharp reset for a position group that has carried substantial expectations, and it comes as teams work through roster limits for the regular season.

CBS Sports reported that Levis had been demoted to third string and that the Titans will waive him as part of their process of trimming down to the NFL’s 53-player limit. In practical terms, a waiver would put Levis in the waiver wire pool, giving other teams a window to claim him and add him to their own quarterback depth chart.

For the Titans, this is the latest report of how they are prioritizing immediate roster clarity over longer development timelines. Waiving a quarterback after a limited run as the primary backup can also change internal competition, particularly for the remaining depth pieces behind the starter and primary reserve.

Levis was drafted by Tennessee and has spent his Titans career attempting to establish consistency as the offense’s decision-maker. When a team demotes a player to the third spot and then moves to waive him, it typically reflects a conclusion that the remaining roster needs more certainty at quarterback, whether that comes from another existing depth arm or from adding someone through waivers or free agency.

From Levis’s perspective, being waived opens the door to a new NFL landing spot, whether as a claimed option for depth or as a free agent after he clears waivers, depending on what happens next. Either way, the change compresses his timeline, because quarterback depth roles become increasingly defined as teams lock in their final roster construction.

The next steps to watch are whether Levis is claimed by another franchise during the waiver period, and, if not, which team moves to sign him to fill a backup or practice-squad need. Teams often look for quarterbacks who can run an offense smoothly in meeting rooms and preseason reps, and a veteran with starting experience can attract attention even when the market moves quickly.

Because the report is attribution to ESPN and does not include an official Titans roster statement in the material provided here, this should be treated as credible reporting rather than confirmed league transaction language until Tennessee’s official announcement or the league’s transaction record is posted.