The Tennessee Titans entered the 2024 season hoping that 2023 second-round pick and quarterback Will Levis would cement himself as the long-term solution after showing flashes during his rookie campaign.
While things have mostly been disastrous through 12 weeks, Levis has come on strong of late and is beginning to change the narrative that he may not be the guy. However, he's going to have to continue his improved play over the last six games.
Another team with a big question at quarterback is the New York Jets, who have been terribly disappointing this season. After having dreams of making a Super Bowl run after the addition of Aaron Rodgers last year, everything has gone horribly wrong since then.
According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, there is some speculation around the NFL that Rodgers could be cut loose before the end of this season. But if it doesn't happen this year, there's a chance Rodgers could be done in New York in 2025.
"I’m told no decisions have been made yet, but it appears increasingly likely that the four-time MVP, who is banged up, could be placed on injured reserve or possibly benched over the next few weeks, signaling the end of his disastrous time with the Jets," Russini wrote. "Some around the league say they won’t be surprised if Rodgers is cut in-season."
On the heels of that, For The Win's Cory Woodruff listed some potential landing spots for Rodgers if he's cut this season and the Titans were among them.
The Titans really are one of Rodgers’ best spots to continue his NFL career. Tennessee has real talent on both sides of the ball, but inconsistent quarterback play has held the team back. While the offensive line still needs more work, Rodgers going ahead and joining the Titans for the rest of the season might be a boost to both sides. The Titans could give him a deal through 2025 and see if they could contend in a very malleable AFC South. If not, Tennessee could find his heir apparent in the seemingly loaded 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. We like this a lot for both sides, honestly.
There are a few problems with this scenario.
Assuming he were to clear waivers because of his contract and become a free agent, Rodgers would have to want to go to Tennessee, which isn't likely considering the Titans are not going to the playoffs.
Furthermore, with Levis possibly turning the corner, the Titans aren't going to give up on him right now, especially for a soon-to-be 41-year-old quarterback who hasn't played well in 2024 and may not even play next season.
If he doesn't retire, adding Rodgers in 2025 would be more realistic, but still unlikely.
Again, I'm not so sure the Titans are ready to give up on Levis. And, even if they were willing to do that in favor of Rodgers, the veteran signal-caller would have to want to go to the Titans, which is probably out of the question because Rodgers will be looking to go to a contender and the Titans won't qualify as such.
The Titans are in a situation where they need to find themselves a long-term answer at the position. Rodgers isn't that, and there's no guarantee he'll be an upgrade after what we've seen out of him this season.
