Ryan Tannehill’s first big move as a reserve quarterback for the Tennessee Titans came as he worked his way back into practice. The veteran made clear to Will Levis that the rookie now goes first in the team’s quarterback drills. Levis said Wednesday he didn't want to step over Tannehill, who came to him first to alert the rookie.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis looks to throw the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Pittsburgh.
“I didn’t want to step over him, but he came to me first to be like, ‘Hey, this is you,’” Levis said Wednesday of Tuesday’s practice session. “So it’s cool to hear that. But I know that isn’t going to change our relationship and how we go forward.”Falcons’ Smith wants to avoid ‘musical chairs’ at QB as Heinicke prepares for second startTannehill said he learned of the decision to go with the rookie as the Titans starting quarterback in a conversation with Vrabel on Monday.
For now, Tannehill is continuing to recover from his sprained ankle. The 35-year-old quarterback was limited in practice Wednesday, and Vrabel has said they hope the veteran is able to progress enough to back up Levis on Sunday when the Titans visit Tampa Bay .has a better completion rate than Levis at 62% and has completed 98 of 158 passes for 1,128 yards. But he has only two touchdown passes and six interceptions with a passer rating of 71.9.
“The news didn’t change anything,” Levis said of being selected as the starter moving forward. “It was cool to hear that and to see it become official. But it doesn’t change really much how I’m approaching things.”and likely to miss Sunday’s game after being carted off the field in Pittsburgh. He’s among five starters who did not practice Wednesday, a group including two starting offensive linemen.
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