Titans GM Didn't Attempt to Trade Will Levis at 2025 NFL Draft After Cam Ward Pick

Though the Tennessee Titans drafted their presumed starting quarterback first overall in the NFL Draft, the team didn't try to move on from last year's starter before picking Cam Ward.

When asked whether there was an attempt to trade Will Levis during the draft, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said in his press conference Monday that "there was not" (19:00 mark).

Levis, who the Titans drafted in the second round in 2023, has had an underwhelming start to his career. He threw for 1,808 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions with a 58.4 completion percentage across nine starts as a rookie. He showed little improvement in 2024, throwing for 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions with a 63.1 completion percentage.

After the disappointing second season, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the Titans were "having conversations with other organizations" but wanted to "make things work with" Levis.

Borgonzi ultimately decided to keep Levis on the roster and expects him to compete for the starting spot under center.

“I think there’s going to be competition in every room and he elevates the competition in that room,” Borgonzi said. “That’s what we’re trying to do here, as we get into training camp, is have the best 90-man roster, best competition in every room, and Will certainly provides that.”

Along with Levis and Ward, the Titans' quarterback room also features Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle.

Ward, who played for Incarnate Word, Washington State and Miami, had a fantastic 2024 season with the Hurricanes. The Heisman finalist threw for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns, adding 204 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground.

While many expect the rookie to take over under center, Borgonzi clarified that Tennessee will not choose its starter "right now here in the offseason.”