The Jacksonville Jaguars may have a question at a few position groups ahead of the regular season, but quarterback isn't one of them with Trevor Lawrence firmly entrenched behind center. That said, they could use better depth behind him.
Nick Mullens is a fine backup, but the Jags could be in trouble if he has to see extended playing time. Cartley Bradley could be his eventual replacement but isn't there yet. This is why the team's brass should consider trading for a potential upgrade at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett is no longer an option, though.
Brissett had a contract impasse with the Cardinals, but they reworked his deal. He'll make $15.5 million guaranteed in 2026 but could earn up to $21 million on bonuses and incentives. There's no doubt that the former North Carolina Wolfpack would have been a huge addition to the Jacksonville quarterback room, but the team's brass still has a few alternatives. One, in particular, comes to mind.
The Jaguars could target Will Levis with Jacoby Brissett out of the picture
Jacoby Brissett was at the center of trade speculation earlier this year because he'll tentatively start for the Arizona Cardinals but was severely underpaid. He would have been a great option for teams in need of a veteran backup, having played 101 games with 65 starts dating back to 2016, when the New England Patriots made him a third-round selection.
But now that Brissett is off limits, clubs that want to upgrade their quarterback room may need to look somewhere else. The truth is that there aren't that many enticing options, but the Jaguars could look for a reclamation project. Specifically, they could target Will Levis.
Cam Ward is firmly entrenched as the starter for the Tennessee Titans, and Mitch Trubisky is QB2. That leaves Levis as the odd man out. It doesn't look like he'll make the Titans' 53-man roster, and they would surely welcome a sixth or seventh-round pick in exchange for him rather than outright release him.
This begs the question, why would Jacksonville trade for a quarterback whose value is at an all-time low?
Why it make sense for the Jaguars to acquire Will Levis
The demand for capable quarterbacks in the NFL outweighs the supply, so having a good backup is a luxury just a few teams can afford. Granted, Will Levis isn't currently a hot commodity. Otherwise, the Tennessee Titans wouldn't have brought in Mitch Trubisky as the primary backup, let alone replaced him with Cam Ward last year. Having said that, he does hold some value.
Levis had his best season at Kentucky when Liam Coen was his offensive coordinator. Coen knows his strengths and weaknesses and could get the most out of him. Sure, like most developmental prospects, there's a chance it may not pan out, but it's a risk worth taking.
After all, it was just a few years ago that Levis went in Round 2 of the draft and appeared to be the quarterback of the future in Tennessee. While his stock has plummeted, a fresh start with the Jags could help him rebuild it. All it would take would be a late-round selection.
Under general manager James Gladstone, the Jaguars have looked for ways to improve at every position. Trading for Will Levis would get it done at quarterback.
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