The Tennessee Titans address their backup quarterback need by signing veteran Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year deal to support rookie starter Cam Ward.
The Tennessee Titans have checked off the first of their offseason needs in free agency.
Tennessee has agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on a two-year contract. The 31-year-old veteran projects as an ideal backup to Cam Ward, giving the Titans a steady and experienced option behind their young starter.
Trubisky has spent three of the last five seasons backing up Josh Allen with the Buffalo Bills. Back in 2021, when Trubisky was in Buffalo, his OC was Brian Daboll—now the Titans’ offensive coordinator.
On paper, it’s a natural fit. Trubisky already has familiarity with Daboll’s system, and as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he can offer valuable perspective to Ward about handling the expectations that come with being a high draft selection.
There’s also his track record on the field. Trubisky owns a 31–26 career record as a starter, and over the last two seasons he has thrown six touchdowns without an interception while coming off the bench.
In other words, the move checks every box for Tennessee. Trubisky is more than capable of winning a game if something happens to Ward, and he should bring a strong veteran presence to the Titans’ locker room.
Just as importantly, Trubisky is a quarterback who has experience operating within structured offenses and supporting young starters. After years in Buffalo’s quarterback room alongside Allen, he understands what the backup role requires—from helping with game preparation to stepping in without disrupting the offense.
Better yet, the multi-year deal helps stabilize the position moving forward. Barring an unexpected turn, Trubisky now projects to remain in Tennessee through the 2027 season.
This development also makes it increasingly likely that Will Levis will be wearing a different uniform in 2026. Levis missed all of the 2025 season while rehabbing a shoulder injury, and while there was some thought he could remain under the new regime, a clean break may ultimately make the most sense for both sides. A trade later this offseason remains a possibility.
It can be hard when you are directly replaced to stay with the organization in a backup role. It's rare, and there's enough raw talent with Levis to think he could still revive himself if he lands in the right spot to develop. We just saw this very thing play out with Malik Willis, who gets a QB1 gig and big payday from the Miami Dolphins.
Before free agency opened, I identified four key needs the Titans had to address with their available cap space. Backup quarterback was one of them, and this move earns my full seal of approval.
It may not be the flashiest signing GM Mike Borgonzi makes this week, but it’s an important—and necessary—one.