Tennessee Titans release Will Levis and Hendon Hooker from roster
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Tennessee Titans waived quarterbacks Will Levis and Hendon Hooker on Sunday as part of their final roster adjustments. The decision followed the team's commitment to head coach Robert Saleh in his first season leading the organization. Will Levis, a 2023 NFL Draft selection, departs Nashville after serving as a primary signal-caller for the franchise. The move also impacts Hendon Hooker, who performed during the preseason before being released. Tennessee now faces the regular season with a thin quarterback room, though the team may attempt to sign Hooker to the practice squad should he clear waivers. These cuts signal a transition in the Titans' quarterback strategy as the young roster continues to develop under new leadership.
- •The Titans waived quarterback Will Levis on Sunday.
- •Hendon Hooker was released by the team the same day.
- •Tennessee aims to place Hooker on the practice squad if he passes through waivers.
- •The moves represent a change in direction for the team under coach Robert Saleh.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Titans’ Move Ranked Most Surprising NFL Roster Cut
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Titans release $3M dual-threat quarterback in a surprising move after cutting Will Levis
"The Tennessee Titans made one of the NFL’s most surprising roster decisions by moving on from Will Levis before the 2026 season. The quarterback’s release stood out among the league’s final cuts because of his draft pedigree, starting experience and the expectation that he could still compete for a role in Tennessee’s future. Levis entered […] The post Titans’ Move Ranked Most Surprising NFL Roster Cut appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The Tennessee Titans made some surprising decisions with their QB room on Sunday. After cutting Will Levis it seemed like the QB room was set, but that was not the case.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:30 AMTitans’ Move Ranked Most Surprising NFL Roster Cut
The Tennessee Titans made one of the NFL’s most surprising roster decisions by moving on from Will Levis before the 2026 season. The quarterback’s release stood out among the league’s final cuts because of his draft pedigree, starting experience and the expectation that he could still compete for a role in Tennessee’s future. Levis entered […] The post Titans’ Move Ranked Most Surprising NFL Roster Cut appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:40 AMTitans release $3M dual-threat quarterback in a surprising move after cutting Will Levis
The Tennessee Titans made some surprising decisions with their QB room on Sunday. After cutting Will Levis it seemed like the QB room was set, but that was not the case.
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