Titans' Levis to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis will undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery next week, the team announced Monday.

Levis opted to get the procedure to prioritize his long-term health and is expected to be ready for the 2026 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Levis was set to be 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward's backup this year.

Drafted by Tennessee in the second round in 2023, Levis has been the team's primary starting quarterback for the last two campaigns.

The 26-year-old initially injured his throwing shoulder in an October matchup against the Miami Dolphins that forced him to miss three contests. Levis ranks 29th in EPA/play and success rate out of 29 quarterbacks who've played at least 700 snaps over the last two seasons, according to Ben Baldwin's database.

Ward, 23, now has Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle behind him on the depth chart.

The Titans kick off their season against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 7.