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Jets Launch the Will Levis Practice Squad Era in the NFL

The New York Jets have opened the Will Levis era at the bottom rung of the roster, agreeing to terms with the former Tennessee Titans quarterback on a practice squad deal Tuesday. Levis, a 2023 second-round pick who started 21 games over two seasons in Nashville, will take the spot vacated by Bailey Zappe, whom the Jets are releasing in a corresponding move. His career PFF grades tell the story of why he’s auditioning for a No. 3 job instead of a starting one, with his 2024 passing grade settling in the bottom third of the league.

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Scoop News DeskLevis · Published Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:18 PM UTCUpdated Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:41 PM UTC

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