Overview
- The Jets signed quarterback Will Levis to their practice squad on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and released practice-squad QB Bailey Zappe to open the roster spot.
- Levis started 21 games for the Tennessee Titans across 2023–24, has roughly 3,899 passing yards with 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, and missed the 2025 season after right-shoulder surgery.
- New York will keep Geno Smith as its starter and rookie Cade Klubnik as the active backup, making Levis the reported third-string option who will be inactive on game day unless promoted.
- Jets staff say Levis impressed in a recent workout and will receive live reps in practice, a low-risk move to evaluate whether his arm talent and size can be rebuilt after injuries and turnover issues.
- The signing fits New York’s roster pattern of keeping a veteran starter, investing in a rookie backup, and using the practice squad to add experienced reclamation candidates who could compete for depth or be elevated later in the season.