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Titans Release QB Will Levis, Save $750,000 Cap Space

9/1/2026

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Summary

Titans Release Levis

The Titans saved roughly $750,000 in salary-cap space by releasing quarterback Will Levis.
Levis posted a farewell on social media saying “Thank you Tennessee… Onward!”.
His 2023 Panini Prizm Black Finite PSA 10 card, once $42,082, remains unsold after the cut.
A PSA 10 Optic Downtown Gold card fell from $12,000 in Sep 2024 to $1,600 by Aug 16 2026.
Nineteen quarterbacks were waived Sunday, indicating a surge of veteran QBs on the market.

Summary

Will Levis Released

The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Will Levis, making him a free agent.
Levis posted a 5-16 record with 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in two seasons.
He threw for 3,899 yards and 21 touchdowns in 21 career starts.
A right-shoulder surgery caused him to miss the entire 2025 season.
The New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel could consider signing him.

History

Historical Context

Since the NFL imposed its first hard salary cap in 1994—set at $34.6 million after a lucrative TV deal—teams have regularly shed veteran quarterbacks to meet the limit, as the Cowboys released Mark Rypien that year. The cap has risen to over $255 million by 2024, prompting the 2026 Titans to cut Will Levis and free roughly $750,000.

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Titans Release Levis

The Titans saved roughly $750,000 in salary-cap space by releasing quarterback Will Levis.
Levis posted a farewell on social media saying “Thank you Tennessee… Onward!”.
His 2023 Panini Prizm Black Finite PSA 10 card, once $42,082, remains unsold after the cut.
A PSA 10 Optic Downtown Gold card fell from $12,000 in Sep 2024 to $1,600 by Aug 16 2026.
Nineteen quarterbacks were waived Sunday, indicating a surge of veteran QBs on the market.

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