Tagged: Malik Willis (21 Results)
Titans QB Levis leaves practice with undisclosed injury
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback WILL LEVIS reportedly left Thursday’s practice due to a lower body injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel said after practice that the team will have to “see where… More he’s at” ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Vrabel would not say if a potential injury to Levis would mean a full preseason game Saturday for fellow quarterback MALIK WILLIS or some reps for starter RYAN TANNEHILL. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Tennessean
Titans QB Willis locking down backup gig
Tennessee Titans second-year quarterback MALIK WILLIS has reportedly been impressive thus far in the early stages of offseason workouts, likely locking down the backup gig behind veteran starter RYAN TANNEHILL. When… More the Titans drafted rookie signal caller WILL LEVIS early in the second round of April’s NFL Draft, the assumption was that he would win the backup job and send Willis further down the bench after a rough rookie season. For now, at least, Willis appears to be holding his own. This will be a situation to watch throughout the remainder of the offseason and into training camp. Less
Source: NFL.com
Titans coach says rookie signal caller Levis is QB3
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that veteran quarterback RYAN TANNEHILL will be the starter heading into the upcoming 2023 NFL season. Vrabel also confirmed that MALIK WILLIS will remain… More the backup, while rookie second round draft pick WILL LEVIS will handle third string duties. Vrabel added that it will be up to the players to determine what happens beyond the initial depth chart. The Titans moved up to select Levis near the top of the second round after the young quarterback fell out of the first round. The Titans selected Willis with a third round pick last year. Less
Source: NFL.com
Around the NFL: Desmond Ridder
The Falcons have released Marcus Mariota, as expected. That leaves Desmond Ridder alone as the team's prospective 2023 starting quarterback. Ridder started the last four games of the 2022 season for Atlanta, going 2-2. Will he be the answer at quarterback? more »
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Titans QB Dobbs to start in AFC South showdown
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said on Monday that JOSH DOBBS will start at quarterback in Saturday’s pivotal AFC South showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The winner of Saturday’s game… More will win the AFC South. The Titans placed RYAN TANNEHILL on injured reserve and signed Dobbs later that same day. Dobbs then made his first NFL start against the Dallas Cowboys, with fellow quarterback MALIK WILLIS holding down the backup gig. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Titans promote Dobbs
The Titans signed Joshua Dobbs off Detroit’s practice squad. A week later, they’ve apparently decided he gives them the best chance of winning the AFC South. We've e-mailed and posted revised rankings to account for this change, plus updates to Derrick Henry, Hassan Haskins and other players. more »
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Factoid: Malik Willis
Malik Willis is off to a rough start. Three starts into his NFL career, he’s still looking for his first touchdown pass – and his first 100-yard passing game. more »
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Titans QB Tannehill likely out for the season
Tennessee Titans starting quarterback RYAN TANNEHILL will “very likely” miss the remainder of the season due to a right ankle injury that will reportedly require surgery. Tannehill suffered the injury in… More Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The injury was to the same ankle that Tannehill injured earlier in the season that caused him to miss two games. With Tannehill out, backup quarterback MALIK WILLIS took all the first team snaps in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Titans QB Tannehill unlikely to play vs. Texans
Tennessee Titans quarterback RYAN TANNEHILL may not play in Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans after suffering his second ankle injury of the season in last Sunday’s loss to the Los… More Angeles Chargers. It doesn’t help that the Titans are on a short week with the game against Houston scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Tannehill is reportedly facing “an uphill battle” to be ready for the game. With Tannehill’s status in doubt, backup quarterback MALIK WILLIS could get the start. Less
Source: Team Blog
Titans RB Henry tops 200 yards rushing vs. Texans
Tennessee rookie quarterback MALIK WILLIS made his first career start on Sunday, but veteran running back DERRICK HENRY stole the headlines against the Houston Texans. Henry ran for 219 yards on… More 32 carries as the Titans focused on the ground game with a rookie under center. Henry also added 2 touchdowns on behalf of his fantasy owners. Less
Source: Team Website
Titans QB Willis wins backup gig
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback MALIK WILLIS appears headed for the backup job behind veteran starter RYAN TANNEHILL. The Titans released presumed backup LOGAN WOODSIDE on Tuesday, leaving Tannehill and Willis as… More the only quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Willis flashed his impressive skill set on several occasions and improved as the preseason progressed. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Desmond Ridder
Desmond Ridder looked pretty good last night, making me wonder when he might get a chance to start for the Falcons this year. This team isn't going anywhere, and at some point they'll want to see what he can do. Recent history gives him fairly long odds of starting that many games, though. more »
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Titans rookie QB Willis has impressive debut
Tennessee Titans 2022 third-round quarterback MALIK WILLIS started and played well in the first half of Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Willis completed 6-of-11 passes for 107 yards… More in the first half, adding 5 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown. Willis wasn’t perfect, as he missed a few throws, nearly tossed a pick-six, and he held onto the ball for too long on a few occasions. But for his NFL debut, Willis gave fantasy owners hope for the future. Less
Source: Team Blog
Titans, QB Willis agree to contract terms
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a deal with rookie quarterback MALIK WILLIS. The rookie signal caller took part in all of the team’s OTAs and minicamp and will… More now be ready to roll for training camp, which opened over the weekend. Willis was taken with the 86th overall pick in the third round, but he is expected to need time to develop in the NFL. Less
Source: Team Website
Factoid: Third-round quarterbacks
Three quarterbacks were selected in the third round back in April, and early reports have been good and bad. With Atlanta's Desmond Ridder, it sounds like he might push to start right away. With Malik Willis (Tennessee) and Matt Corral (Carolina), early indications have been nothing of the sort. more »
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