After three weeks of training camp and one preseason game, the Tennessee Titans released a fresh projection of their 53-man roster that places quarterback Will Levis on the edge of making the team. The projection also confirmed season-ending injuries to two players following the Aug. 13 game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Where Levis fits in the Titans picture
The projection, produced Aug. 16, organises players into groups ranging from those essentially guaranteed a roster spot to those who still have substantial work to do. The analysis lists 38 players as effectively locks and places Levis among the group of players on the unfavourable side of the roster cut line — a crucial position given the club is expected to keep just two quarterbacks.
For sports fans in Levis, the shared surname is a curiosity; there is no indication in the projection that the quarterback has any connection to this Quebec city. Nonetheless, the note is timely for local readers who follow NFL training-camp battles and roster cut drama.
Injuries reshape decisions
The projection removed two players from consideration after they were ruled out for the season due to injuries sustained in the Aug. 13 win over San Francisco. Defensive end Jaylen Harrell and tight end Jaren Kanak are expected to be placed on injured reserve, which removes them from the active-roster equation.
That development alters depth charts and could affect special-teams and position-group calculations as the Titans finalise their 53-man list.
- Quarterback situation: With only two quarterback spots likely, Levis faces an uphill climb to remain on the roster.
- Season-ending injuries: Jaylen Harrell and Jaren Kanak will likely be on injured reserve.
- Roster groups: The projection divides players into five categories to illustrate standing and risk.
Who are the projected locks?
The projection identified 38 players as locks for the 53-man roster. That list includes starters and key contributors across offence, defence and special teams. Among the names listed as secure are quarterbacks Cam Ward and Mitchell Trubisky, several offensive skill players, and a number of defensive linemen and linebackers.
| Category | Notable names |
|---|---|
| Locks (38) | Cam Ward, Mitchell Trubisky, Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Nick Singleton, Carnell Tate, Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley, Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers |
| Out for season | Jaylen Harrell, Jaren Kanak |
The projection keeps cornerback Nazeeh Johnson on the board despite a pending PED suspension, noting the team could conceivably carry him through camp and attempt to stash him later.
What this means for Levis-area fans
For followers of the NFL in Quebec, the projection underscores how close roster decisions can be at the end of the preseason. A quarterback labelled as being on the margin might be retained, traded, cut or signed to a practice squad depending on final evaluations, injury developments and special-teams needs. The Titans’ likely two-quarterback limit is the principal constraint dragging Levis toward the roster cut line.
Locally, fans will want to watch the final preseason game(s) and the start of the regular season roster moves. Any late injury to a projected lock could open a door for players currently circling the roster bubble.
As final cuts approach, the Titans’ official 53-man depth chart will be the definitive list. Until then, projections such as this provide a snapshot of how coaches and analysts view player standing after the bulk of training camp work.
"Now that the Tennessee Titans have completed three weeks of training camp with one preseason game played, here's another projection of the 53-man roster."
That framing reflects the iterative nature of roster analysis through camp. For residents of Levis who track professional sports across Canada and the United States, the name connection offers a lighthearted tie-in to an important roster decision in Nashville.
