The Tennessee Titans ruled veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill out for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with a high right ankle sprain. Titans coach Mike Vrabel wasn’t ready Friday to announce if rookie Will Levis or second-year pro Malik Willis will start in Tannehill’s place. Vrabel says he's excited to watch both play. The No.
FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis sure looks like he will make his NFL debut Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 against the Atlanta Falcons. Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel responds to questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct.
“The same plan,” Vrabel said. “I’m not ready to really talk about that, but I’m excited to watch both of those guys play.”to Baltimore in London and couldn’t finish. He hurt the same ankle twice last season, costing him five games. He didn’t practice this week coming off Tennessee’s bye, which he spent with his ankle in a cast to speed healing.
Levis would become the third rookie quarterback to start a game inside the AFC South alone, joining Anthony Richardson of the Colts and Houston’s C.J. Stroud. Bryce Young, Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Aidan O’Connell and Tyson Bagent are the other rookie starters at quarterback.The Titans ruled out cornerback Roger McCreary with a hamstring injury and rookie tight end Josh Whyle, who did not clear concussion protocol.
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