Jets sign Will Levis ahead of Week 3 game against Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The New York Jets have signed former Titans quarterback Will Levis ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Levis, a 2023 second-round pick, was released by the Titans after a challenging tenure. His addition is meant to bolster depth behind starting quarterback Geno Smith, who remains the team's primary option. Both the Jets and Lions currently hold a record of 1-1. Detroit is looking to rebound from a 41-31 loss to Buffalo, while the Jets are coming off an overtime defeat to Green Bay. Levis's role for the game against Detroit will be determined by how quickly he acclimates to the team's new offensive system.
- •Levis joins the Jets after spending three seasons with Tennessee.
- •Smith will likely remain the starter against Detroit.
- •Lions are dealing with injuries in their secondary.
- •Both teams enter the matchup with 1-1 records.
- •Levis's immediate impact will depend on his adaptation to the Jets' system.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Jets Sign Quarterback Prior to Week 3 Matchup vs. Lions
"The New York Jets are signing former Titans quarterback Will Levis ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions.
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