NFL quarterback Will Levis shares snap of injury that has put a stop to his 2025 season
The Titans revealed earlier this month that Levis will be out for the entirety of the upcoming campaign after the injury - a major blow to the franchise.
The 26-year-old is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday and, ahead of the operation, offered fans an insight to the current state of his shoulder.
On his Instagram story, Levis shared a photo of his swollen shoulder with the caption: 'Last night with this lil guy'.
Levis also included a 'raised hands' emoji which appeared to represent his excitement at finally getting the injury resolved - even if it means missing the upcoming season.
Earlier in the month, the Titans released a statement revealing the news that Levis would be ruled out for the entire 2025 campaign.
A statement read:b'After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will Levis has decided to undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season.
'We support his decision to focus on his long-term health. He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery.'
Levis was set to fight for his role as starting QB against first-overall pick Cam Ward - but will now sit the rest of the season.
Veteran backup Brandon Allen is set to take the QB2 spot while another career benchwarmer, Tim Boyle, is projected to slide up to QB3.
After initially beginning the 2023 season on the bench, Levis replaced Ryan Tannehill for eight games in the middle of the campaign.
Last year, Levis became the full-time starter for Tennessee, but did not put up the most impressive numbers.
He finished with 2,091 yards - good for only 27th in the league. Levis even finished behind Jameis Winston, who only became the starter for the Cleveland Browns after Deshaun Watson went down with a season-ending injury.
Additionally, Levis finished the season with a QBR of 27.8 - good for 32nd in the NFL. He also put up a rough TD-INT ratio of 13 to 12.
Levis has missed five games in the 2025 season.
First, he missed three games after injuring his AC joint in Week 3. Then, his poor performances led to him being benched for two weeks toward the end of the season.
Now, Ward is set to get the start after a stellar season with the Miami Hurricanes in 2024.
He is the first quarterback that the Titans have taken in the first round since they selected Marcus Mariota second overall in 2015.
Ward is also the first first-overall pick that the franchise has had since the then-Houston Oilers took running back Earl Campbell in 1978.
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