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Aaron Glenn explains Jets’ thought process in signing Will Levis to practice squad
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The Jets are already set with Geno Smith back as their starting quarterback, but they brought in a potentially interesting insurance policy earlier this week.
Gang Green signed former second-round pick Will Levis to the practice squad .
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Levis was in town for a workout late last month, and while no deal came to fruition at the time, the front office decided to circle back and bring him in this time around.
"He's a good player we feel like we can develop," Aaron Glennexplained Wednesday.
"He'll be on our practice squad and he'll get reps against our defense -- any time we can sit and look at guys we feel we can develop and help this team -- it's a good move to get a player like that to be a part of what we're trying to build."
The University of Kentucky standout has been a massive disappointment thus far in his career, but he brings plenty of experience and perhaps some untapped potential to the Jets ' QB room.
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Levis provided glimpses of his upside during his first two seasons with the Titans, before ultimately finding himself on the outs due to injury and a lack of production.
A torn AC joint last year and top pick Cam Ward 's arrival sealed his fate in Tennessee .
The 27-year-old returned only to fight for the backup spot in camp this year, but he ended up being cut loose after losing to veteran free agent addition Mitchell Trubinsky.
New York was one of the teams who showed interest in Levis upon clearing waivers, and now he turns to them to potentially help revitalize his pro career.
Rookie Cade Klubnik will keep hold of the spot backing up Smith for now, but perhaps Levis will be able to work his way onto the roster with strong practice showings.
