NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie Will Levis needed all of two starts to earn the starting quarterback job for the Tennessee Titans.
Coach Mike Vrabel announced Tuesday that the 33rd pick overall out of Kentucky will be the Titans starter moving forward and that he already told the team of the change, moving injured veteran Ryan Tannehill to the backup spot.
“There’s clearly something there,” Vrabel said of Levis. “And we want to be able to continue to work with him and progress and develop and win. And that’s how you get better. And you only get better by going out there and playing, especially at that position.”
Vrabel announced the change after informing the Titans (3-5) earlier Tuesday at a team meeting after a long weekend off. They visit Tampa Bay on Sunday (3-5), and now the rookie who began the regular season as the No. 3 will make his third straight start — second on the road — knowing he’s the starter.
“We think that’s the best opportunity for our football team right now,” Vrabel said.