C.J. Stroud, Will Levis to return when Texans host Titans after rookies missed time with injuries
1 year ago

C.J. Stroud, Will Levis to return when Texans host Titans after rookies missed time with injuries

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans should get their rookie quarterbacks back when they meet Sunday after both players missed time with injuries. Stroud, the second overall pick in the NFL draft, said Thursday that he’ll start after sitting out the last two games recovering from a concussion he suffered on Dec. 10. “What happened last game, it really doesn’t matter,” Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said. “I know he cares a lot and he’ll do a great job of helping our young guys and teaching all of our young guys.” HANDLING D-HOP The last time the teams met, the Texans also did a great job smothering three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who started his career as the 27th pick overall by Houston in 2013. “So, I try to take everything I can from him, and we’re continuing to build our relationship and I feel like it’s just gotten stronger and stronger throughout the weeks and hopefully finish off these next couple of weeks feeling really, really good about our chemistry and as well as everyone else’s.” ___ AP Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker contributed to this report.

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Titans 1st-year coach Brian Callahan switching to backup QB and keeping Will Levis on the bench
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Titans 1st-year coach Brian Callahan switching to backup QB and keeping Will Levis on the bench

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are keeping second-year quarterback Will Levis on the bench and starting the backup currently here on a one-year deal. The decision to start Mason Rudolph that was announced Wednesday also gives the Titans a chance to show their improvement under first-year coach Brian Callahan on Sunday when they visit Indianapolis. “This is just situationally …

Will Levis suffers the ultimate embarrassment as he gets benched mid-game... while ex-girlfriend Gia Duddy watches on from the stands
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Will Levis suffers the ultimate embarrassment as he gets benched mid-game... while ex-girlfriend Gia Duddy watches on from the stands

Daily Mail  

Will Levis likely had the worst game of his football career with four total turnovers before being benched during Sunday's loss to the Bengals, all with ex-girlfriend Gia Duddy sitting in a luxury suite at Nissan Stadium. Levis and Duddy were an item for several months, with the latter turning the attention she got sitting beside the Titans quarterback during …

Titans working with QB Will Levis to cut down on the number of sacks he takes
1 month ago

Titans working with QB Will Levis to cut down on the number of sacks he takes

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is taking a lot of punishment on the field this season. “When there’s a chance to make a play with your feet, make a play with your feet.” Levis has a 109.3 passer rating over the past three games. Levis also will become only the third quarterback in franchise history to start …

Levis throws 2 TD passes to help Titans outlast Texans 32-27
1 month, 1 week ago

Levis throws 2 TD passes to help Titans outlast Texans 32-27

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans were far from perfect Sunday. Levis threw for 278 yards and his 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo put Tennessee on top in the fourth quarter and the Titans held on for the 32-27 victory. The Texans had a chance to tie it with less than two minutes remaining, but Ka’imi Fairbairn’s …

Titans' QB Evaluation: Navigating the Early Struggles
2 months, 1 week ago

Titans' QB Evaluation: Navigating the Early Struggles

Associated Press  

The Titans are facing a tough start to the season, with a 1-5 record. Despite the challenges, coach Brian Callahan is committed to finding a right tackle and evaluating a second-year quarterback in Will Levis. The team also needs to find ways to improve their defense and offense. Despite the injuries, the Titans are still in contention for a playoff …

Will Levis practices as the Titans hope QB plays against the visiting Colts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Levis practices as the Titans hope QB plays against the visiting Colts

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis returned to practice Wednesday, testing his recovery from a sprained right shoulder as the Tennessee Titans target the second-year quarterback’s return in time for Sunday’s home game against the Indianapolis Colts. ″It sucks anytime you get an injury, but especially when it’s through a body part that’s so crucial to your career, your life and …

Titans Coach Optimistic About QB Will Levis' Recovery
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans Coach Optimistic About QB Will Levis' Recovery

Associated Press  

Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan expects quarterback Will Levis to return to practice on Wednesday and prepare for Sunday's game against Indianapolis. Levis suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter of last week's game against Miami and spent much of his bye receiving treatment. He is expected to be fully recovered by the start of the season.

No Titans QB controversy with Callahan insisting Will Levis will get time to develop
3 months ago

No Titans QB controversy with Callahan insisting Will Levis will get time to develop

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan is doing his best to nip any talk of a quarterback controversy, saying he can’t wait to see Will Levis continue to grow in his second NFL season. Callahan got his first victory Monday night 31-12 in Miami with backup Mason Rudolph replacing Levis after the second-year quarterback hurt his right, throwing …

Coach Brian Callahan says the winless Titans must play better around QB Will Levis
3 months, 1 week ago

Coach Brian Callahan says the winless Titans must play better around QB Will Levis

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — First-year Titans coach Brian Callahan is sticking with young quarterback Will Levis despite all the turnovers through three losses to start the season. No one’s coming to save us, so we’ve got to figure it out.” The Titans did revive Levis’ connection with four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who had been working his way back …

Titans QB Will Levis remains confident even as NFL defenders advise to take the sack
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans QB Will Levis remains confident even as NFL defenders advise to take the sack

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A couple of NFL defenders have advice for Will Levis if the Tennessee Titans quarterback will listen. That’s what Chicago defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker said after Levis threw a pick-6 even with the defender’s arms wrapped around the quarterback’s legs. Johnson also noticed Levis can “panic” a little when plays aren’t going his way. The loss to …

Titans and QB Will Levis working through growing pains under new coach
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans and QB Will Levis working through growing pains under new coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans and quarterback Will Levis are going through some growing pains. First-year coach Brian Callahan’s challenge is speeding up Levis’ learning curve after a very painful lesson, blowing a 17-point lead to lose the season opener 24-17 in Chicago. Callahan just talked with Levis at the end of the third quarter that the Titans could …

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener
3 months, 4 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener

Associated Press  

Stroud and Anthony Richardson found themselves in the same spot when they met in Week 2 last season. So, whatever I’ve got to do to do that, I’m going to do it.” Winning a season opener certainly would be a welcome change for a franchise that last started 1-0 in 2013. It’s not an easy thing to do, so I …

Will Levis sees the Titans' offseason additions as proof team wants to win now
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Levis sees the Titans' offseason additions as proof team wants to win now

Hindustan Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Will Levis couldn't be happier at seeing all the new teammates Tennessee has added this offseason both through free agency and the NFL draft. “For one, it means that they’re not afraid to make those investments and they want to go win, which is awesome to see,” Levis said Thursday. Levis said he's already texted …

Will Levis sees the Titans’ offseason additions as proof team wants to win now
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Levis sees the Titans’ offseason additions as proof team wants to win now

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Will Levis couldn’t be happier at seeing all the new teammates Tennessee has added this offseason both through free agency and the NFL draft. “It’s going to be great for all of us and just great to have that environment of competitiveness, and everyone’s going to get better because of it,” Levis said. Levis said …

Titans QB Will Levis leaves Sunday’s game against Texans with foot injury
1 year ago

Titans QB Will Levis leaves Sunday’s game against Texans with foot injury

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis left Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans with a foot injury and it’s unclear if he’ll be back for the team’s season finale next week against Jacksonville. He threw for 168 yards but couldn’t get the Titans in the end zone as they lost to the Texans for the second time this …

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday
1 year ago

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston lost for the second time in three games this past weekend and now the Texans must wait to see if star rookie quarterback C.J. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud is improving and returned to team meetings late last week, but the second overall pick hasn’t practiced since he was injured against the Jets and it’s unclear if …

Titans QB Will Levis dealing with sprained ankle, hopes to play against Seahawks
1 year ago

Titans QB Will Levis dealing with sprained ankle, hopes to play against Seahawks

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rookie quarterback Will Levis hopes to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle similar to the injury that cost veteran Ryan Tannehill his job as the Tennessee Titans’ starter. Levis did not practice Wednesday, and coach Mike Vrabel said Tannehill will start if the rookie can’t play. “I’m playing if …

Titans QB Will Levis hopes leg injury not as bad as initially feared in OT loss
1 year ago

Titans QB Will Levis hopes leg injury not as bad as initially feared in OT loss

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis thinks he avoided serious injury after being awkwardly dragged to the turf during Tennessee’s 19-16 overtime loss against the Houston Texans on Sunday. The key will be how Levis feels Monday when all the adrenaline wears off, especially with the Titans eliminated from playoff contention for a second straight season. But feel …

Will Levis and the Titans trying to start winning streak against the Texans
1 year ago

Will Levis and the Titans trying to start winning streak against the Texans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans love rookie quarterback Will Levis’ energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness. “I guess we’ll have to show him examples of quarterbacks not sliding and getting the knocked out of them,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. That likely applies to Stroud, who’s currently second in the NFL with 3,631 yards passing and is the biggest reason Houston …

Rookie QB Will Levis shows Titans have bright future with big comeback
1 year ago

Rookie QB Will Levis shows Titans have bright future with big comeback

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis has proven the rookie quarterback is a big reason the Tennessee Titans’ future is bright. The Titans held the NFL’s top-touchdown scoring offense in that area without a touchdown until a pair of turnovers a minute apart late in what had been a tie game. Denico Autry also blocked a field goal late in the …

Will Levis rallies Titans for 2 late TDs, 28-27 win over Dolphins
1 year ago

Will Levis rallies Titans for 2 late TDs, 28-27 win over Dolphins

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Will Levis knew he couldn’t get too caught up on his mistake. The Tennessee Titans’ rookie made a bad pitch to running back Derrick Henry in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins, resulting in a fumble that eventually allowed Miami to take a 14-point lead. I just wanted to move on — be ready to …

Will Levis ‘competes his ass off’ and gets after others, giving last-place Titans purpose
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Levis ‘competes his ass off’ and gets after others, giving last-place Titans purpose

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans fielded questions about their playoff chances Sunday afternoon, which would have been a stretch even if they had managed to win one of the weirdest games on record at Nissan Stadium. “Will’s gonna be good,” DeAndre Hopkins said, in the hush of a losing locker room, of rookie quarterback Will Levis. “He’s gonna be …

Young, Levis finally face off as NFL rookies after never playing each other in SEC
1 year, 1 month ago

Young, Levis finally face off as NFL rookies after never playing each other in SEC

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bryce Young and Will Levis never faced off during college in the Southeastern Conference. “I’ve definitely watched him from afar and been really impressed with his whole process, and he’s a heck of a quarterback,” Levis said of Young. “Hopefully coming back home this weekend we could get back on the right track and keep building off …

Will Levis looks like a rookie, struggles against pass rush in Titans’ loss to Buccaneers
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Levis looks like a rookie, struggles against pass rush in Titans’ loss to Buccaneers

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Will Levis played like a rookie, struggling with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ pass rush and failing to lead the Tennessee offense into the end zone for the first time since being named the Titans’ No. Tampa Bay’s rejuvenated defense sacked Levis four times, taking advantage of a banged-up offensive line that was already missing Nicholas Petit-Frere and …

Rookie Will Levis throws 4 TDs in his NFL debut as Titans beat Falcons 28-23
1 year, 2 months ago

Rookie Will Levis throws 4 TDs in his NFL debut as Titans beat Falcons 28-23

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The butterflies Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis felt over the past two weeks disappeared Sunday. “We obviously knew he could do what he did today,” Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said despite not practicing much with Levis. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons had two of Tennessee’s six sacks, including a strip-sack of Desmond Ridder …

Titans start Will Levis against the Falcons, making him 7th rookie QB starter
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans start Will Levis against the Falcons, making him 7th rookie QB starter

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans started Will Levis at quarterback Sunday, making him the seventh rookie to start in the first eight weeks of this season and marking the most in that span of an NFL season since the 1970 merger, excluding the 1987 strike season. The Titans declared Ryan Tannehill out Friday with a sprained right ankle, but …

Will Levis throws 4 TDs as Titans defeat Falcons: What to make of rookie QB’s NFL debut
1 year, 2 months ago

Will Levis throws 4 TDs as Titans defeat Falcons: What to make of rookie QB’s NFL debut

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Dolphins vs. Titans on Monday Night Football Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis had an impressive NFL debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons en route to the 28-23 victory at home. Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught three of Levis’ scoring throws to go along with his 128 yards receiving. Atlanta’s Taylor Heinicke entered for …

Tannehill out with Titans not saying whether Will Levis or Malik Willis will start
1 year, 2 months ago

Tannehill out with Titans not saying whether Will Levis or Malik Willis will start

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans ruled veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill out for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with a high right ankle sprain. Titans coach Mike Vrabel wasn’t ready Friday to announce if rookie Will Levis or second-year pro Malik Willis will start in Tannehill’s place. But I’m just going to take some deep breaths, take it all …

Titans prep QBs Levis, Willis even as coach hopes for Tannehill’s return
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans prep QBs Levis, Willis even as coach hopes for Tannehill’s return

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis sure looks as if he will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. If Tannehill’s sprained right ankle sidelines him, then the Titans will be playing both Levis and second-year quarterback Malik Willis. He had a tightrope surgery after his second sprain last season and said the “cables in there …

Titans coach says he hasn’t seen enough to pick Willis or Levis as Tannehill’s backup
1 year, 4 months ago

Titans coach says he hasn’t seen enough to pick Willis or Levis as Tannehill’s backup

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans know that veteran Ryan Tannehill is their starting quarterback this season. Asked Saturday if he had seen enough to choose either rookie Will Levis or Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup for the opener, coach Mike Vrabel said, “I don’t think so.” The Titans traded up to No. Levis practiced Wednesday, warmed up before Friday …

Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards
1 year, 4 months ago

Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Malik Willis rushed for 91 yards and threw a touchdown pass while playing the entire game for Tennessee, and the Titans dominated at the line of scrimmage in a 24-16 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night. “I liked his decisiveness and using his athletic ability and committing when he did decide to scramble.” Playing behind …

NFL: Tennessee Titans' rookie Malik Willis to make his first NFL start against the Texans
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL: Tennessee Titans' rookie Malik Willis to make his first NFL start against the Texans

Daily Mail  

Rookie quarterback Malik Willis will make his first NFL start Sunday for the Tennessee Titans in Houston against the Texans. The Titans downgraded 11-year veteran Ryan Tannehill on Saturday from questionable to out because of illness and the right ankle he injured in last week's win over Indianapolis. Rookie quarterback Malik Willis will make his first NFL start Sunday for …

Titans star running back Derrick Henry cleared to practice
2 years, 11 months ago

Titans star running back Derrick Henry cleared to practice

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have made the easy move opening the 21-day window for Derrick Henry to practice Wednesday. “No different than what we have done with any other guy that’s come back from the injured reserve and as they start their return to play.” The Titans have to balance Henry’s health against the benefits of playing in …

Henry again carrying battered Titans into crucial stretch
3 years, 2 months ago

Henry again carrying battered Titans into crucial stretch

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Derrick Henry is carrying the Tennessee Titans yet again. He’s atop the league with 142 carries and seven touchdowns, and he scored three more in a 37-19 win in Jacksonville in an almost pedestrian performance for Henry with 29 carries for 130 yards. You see how he ran in the fourth quarter.” The Titans have had to …

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