Jets Signed Quarterback Will Levis to Practice Squad
The New York Jets added the veteran quarterback to their practice squad while releasing Bailey Zappe.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Football
The New York Jets signed 27-year-old quarterback Will Levis to their practice squad on September 22, 2026. As a result of this transaction, the team released quarterback Bailey Zappe from the squad.
Why it matters
The move brings additional depth to the New York quarterback room as Levis looks to resume his career following his departure from the Tennessee Titans earlier this year.
Levis recorded 1,808 passing yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions during his 2023 rookie season, followed by 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 12 starts in 2024.
The players
Will Levis
He is a 27-year-old NFL quarterback who previously played for the Tennessee Titans.
New York Jets
This is a professional football team based in the New York City area that competes in the NFL.
Bailey Zappe
He is a professional football quarterback who was released from the Jets practice squad.
Tennessee Titans
This professional football franchise is based in Nashville and formerly employed Will Levis.
Cam Ward
He is an NFL quarterback who was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 Draft.
The details
Will Levis, a 2023 second-round draft pick, joins the Jets after the Tennessee Titans waived him in August 2026. Levis did not play during the 2025 season while recovering from shoulder surgery, a year in which the Titans drafted Cam Ward as their new signal-caller.
Timeline
Levis played his rookie season for the Titans in 2023.
The Titans recorded a 2-10 mark in Levis's 12 starts during 2024.
The Titans drafted Cam Ward and Levis underwent surgery in 2025.
The Titans waived Will Levis in August 2026.
The Jets signed Levis and released Zappe on September 22, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This roster move adjusts the depth chart for the New York Jets as they navigate the remainder of the season. It reflects the ongoing churn of practice squad talent as teams seek veteran experience to bolster their backup ranks.
The addition of Levis provides the Jets with an experienced arm on the practice squad to help simulate opposing offenses during weekly preparations. His signing marks the end of Bailey Zappe's tenure with the New York practice squad.
The takeaway
Will Levis joins the Jets in a reserve capacity as he works to revitalize his professional career after an injury-plagued 2025 season. Fans should look for how he integrates into the team's practice routine throughout the current year.
Further reading
For more on the roster moves impacting the team, see our Football coverage.
