Titans waive quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Will Levis after preseason
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Tennessee Titans reduced their roster to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the NFL deadline. Among the moves, the organization waived quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Will Levis. These roster changes followed the conclusion of the preseason on Saturday, during which the Titans finished with a 2-1 record. In their final preseason game, the Chicago Bears defeated the Titans 24-15 at Nissan Stadium. During that contest, Levis started and recorded 143 passing yards, while Hooker entered in the third quarter and finished with 37 passing yards and a team-high 29 rushing yards. The Titans are scheduled to begin assembling a practice squad on Monday as they shift focus to their regular season opener against the Jets on September 13.
- •The Titans waived quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Will Levis on Sunday.
- •The team finished the preseason with a 2-1 record.
- •The Bears defeated the Titans 24-15 in the final preseason game.
- •Hendon Hooker and D'Ernest Johnson tied for the team lead in rushing against Chicago.
- •The Titans open the regular season against the Jets on September 13.
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Titans waive two quarterbacks after NFL preseason
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