Greg Auman· Aug 31, 2026
Auman predicts that Will Levis, released by Tennessee, will almost certainly be claimed on waivers by another team.
“Tennessee cut Will Levis loose, and he'll almost certainly be claimed on waivers”
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- Trade and Signing CallsWill LevisAug 31, 2026
Will Levis to move — “claimed on waivers”
“Tennessee cut Will Levis loose, and he'll almost certainly be claimed on waivers, but the teams that miss out on him and others they can get for free might give up a future draft pick to add a QB4”
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