BREAKING NEWS Titans quarterback Will Levis to miss entire 2025 season with shoulder injury
The Titans released a statement announcing that their starter in the 2024 season will be out for the entirety of the upcoming campaign in a blow to his hopes of fighting for the top spot on the depth chart.
'After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will Levis has decided to undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season,' the statement read.
'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.'
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