Jets' Will Levis interest confirmed with latest workout report

Speculation about a potential partnership between the New York Jets and ex-Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has circulated all offseason long, and it seems things may finally be trending in the direction of an actual signing.

Levis was waived by Tennessee on Sunday as part of 53-man roster cuts, cleared waivers, and is now an unrestricted free agent, free to sign with whatever team he pleases. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reported on Thursday afternoon that Levis worked out for the Jets alongside ex-UFL quarterback Jack Plummer.

Rosenblatt specified that if Levis were signed, it would be as a member of the Jets' practice squad, a sign that he would not supplant fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik as the backup quarterback behind Geno Smith. A Levis signing would likely indicate the release of Bailey Zappe from New York's practice squad.

Regardless, the Jets desperately need to add another experienced quarterback to their ranks, and Levis fits that bill. He may not have the best resume as a starting quarterback, but he can at least say he's been there, done that. Klubnik cannot say the same.

Should the New York Jets want to sign Will Levis?

The Jets don't necessarily need Levis, but they should absolutely want him. Right now, they're carrying only two quarterbacks on the active roster: Geno Smith and Cade Klubnik, and they have a third guy on the practice squad in Bailey Zappe.

Honestly, that plan sounds like a recipe for disaster if you're New York. The Jets are one rolled ankle away from turning to a fourth-round rookie to lead their offense in a pivotal year for head coach Aaron Glenn, and that could quickly blow up in their faces.

Klubnik has upside- that can't be denied, but is he ready to lead an NFL offense? No. He proved that in the preseason with uneven play against starters and backups alike. The Jets would be wise to bring in a quarterback with some semblance of starting experience as an insurance policy, and that could be Levis.

The former 33rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has 21 career starts under his belt and has completed 61% of his passes for 3,899 passing yards, with 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Again, not perfect, but it's experienced quarterback play nonetheless.

Even if the Jets don't intend to supplant Klubnik as their backup quarterback, Levis is worth the stash on the practice squad. Not only does he still have some upside, but he could provide some intel on the Titans' offense ahead of New York's Week 1 matchup.

This partnership makes sense on multiple levels, and bringing in the former Kentucky standout would be worth the Jets' while.

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