It’s no secret that Tennessee Titans former starting quarterback Will Levis’ days with the organization are numbered. The countdown to his time with the Titans began when the franchise selected Cam Ward with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The universal thought last offseason was that Levis would get plenty of playing time in the preseason with the Titans to display enough to be traded before the regular season began. They had a similar situation play out in 2024 after Levis was given the keys to the starting position over fellow quarterback Malik Willis, who was traded to the Green Bay Packers for a seventh-round draft pick.

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However, a season-ending shoulder surgery prevented that from becoming Levis’ reality.

Now, the Titans have signed two additional quarterbacks to vie for the backup position: Mitchell Trubisky and Hendon Hooker.

With Levis still the odd man out in Tennessee, another QB-needy team has been mentioned as an option for the 2023 second-round pick.

New York Jets could use a young QB prospect

ESPN writer Rich Cimini reported the Jets appear likely to select Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. They traded for Geno Smith this offseason to shore up their starting QB position in the short-term, but a long-term option remains as a need.

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The Jets have two first-round picks at Nos. 2 and 15, but this year’s QB class doesn’t feel promising after Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to be selected No. 1 by the Las Vegas Raiders. Cimini mentioned that Jets general manager Darren Mougey could look to add a veteran backup before the draft.

The Titans were named as a team to watch by Cimini because of Will Levis’ situation.

At 26 years old with a year-and-a-half of starting experience, Levis checks off both the young prospect and veteran boxes. Can the Titans strike a deal with the Jets for Will Levis? He is likely joining another team this offseason, and the Jets need depth, so they might be the frontrunner for Levis’ new home this summer.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Could Tennessee Titans strike a deal with QB-needy New York Jets?