Titans rumor from ESPN could lead to trade with Steelers, Vikings or Chiefs

The Tennessee Titans will head into the 2026 season with Cam Ward as their starting quarterback, which means Will Levis' future with the franchise looks shaky once again.

Levis didn't play a snap in 2025 due to shoulder surgery, and with Ward being the Titans' quarterback of the future, the Kentucky product doesn't have a long-term future in Tennessee.

Though the Titans keeping Levis to serve as the backup signal-caller is a realistic possibility, ESPN's Ben Solak would be shocked if the 26-year-old isn't traded this offseason.

"Levis is remembered worse than he actually played. He has prototypical size and good arm strength. Because the Titans' front office and coaching staff are completely new, I'd be stunned if he isn't traded this offseason."

The last time we saw Levis take the field was during the 2024 season, when he tossed 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 12 starts as Tennessee's starter.

Levis has mostly struggled as an NFL starter so far, but he also shown some promise and could revive his career with a change of scenery.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas City Chiefs will all be in the quarterback market this offseason and could be potential suitors for Levis.

If Aaron Rodgers decides to retire, Pittsburgh could buy low by trading for Levis and have him be a stopgap signal-caller for a season if they can't find a better option.

Minnesota will look to add some competition for J.J. McCarthy in the coming months. Although the expectation is that the Vikings will acquire a veteran, Levis could also be an option to push McCarthy and be a viable backup.

Though Patrick Mahomes is targeting a Week 1 return from knee surgery, Kansas City can't lock in the multiple-time league MVP as their opening day starter yet. Trading for Levis to be the starter until Mahomes can return would be a savvy move from general manager Brett Veach.

Overall, facilitating a trade for Levis with the Titans shouldn't be too difficult, as the franchise is ready to move forward with Ward. Additionally, Levis shouldn't cost more than a Day 3 pick to acquire, so he could have a solid market if Tennessee decides to ship him off.

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