Titans great Taylor Lewan skeptical of Will Levis surgery circumstances

Former Titans offensive lineman and podcasting personality Taylor Lewan has more questions than answers when it comes to Will Levis getting season-ending shoulder surgery so soon after arriving at training camp.

Levis previously played through a sprained AC joint for nearly the entire 2024 season, suffering the injury in Week 4 against the Dolphins and missing Weeks 7 through 9, but eventually returned to play 12 games last season.

“I’m sure there’s a side to the story that explains why Will waited until late July to get this surgery,” Lewan, a three-time Pro Bowler at offensive tackle during his nine seasons in Tennessee, said in a post on X. “Unfortunately, I’m too dumb to figure out what that is.”

Levis was previously drafted in the second round after expecting to be a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

He had frustrated coaches at different points last season, with coach Brian Callahan asking him, “What the f–k are you doing?” after an embarrassing turnover against the Jets.

The Titans decided to draft Cam Ward with the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the former Miami star was an overwhelming favorite to be Tennessee’s starter over Levis.

The franchise released a statement that Levis decided to undergo surgery and they “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,” the statement continued.

ESPN reported, citing an anonymous source, that Levis experienced discomfort during minicamp and began looking at his medical options.

Levis struggled through his second season in 2024, throwing for 2,091 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions with five fumbles.

The Titans were tied for the NFL’s worst record at 3-14 with the Browns and Giants.