In a surprising turn of events, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has gracefully accepted his new position as a backup quarterback after rookie Will Levis was named the starter for the remainder of the season. ESPN.com reports that Tannehill, speaking candidly about the situation, expressed his initial disappointment but also emphasized his willingness to support and assist Levis in any way possible.

"I've never been in this situation before, never a situation that anyone wants to be in, but it's a situation I'm in," Tannehill shared, acknowledging the challenge of transitioning from a starting role to a backup position. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel informed Tannehill of the decision on Monday, with the team officially learning about the change on Tuesday.

Despite the disappointment, Tannehill is focusing on his recovery from a right high ankle sprain sustained in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. Wednesday marked Tannehill's return to the field, where he took part in limited practice. Vrabel mentioned that the team will monitor Tannehill's progress to determine if he can participate in scout-team reps alongside Malik Willis.

While it may not be an ideal situation for Tannehill, the veteran quarterback is determined to handle it professionally. "I'm going to be here to answer any questions he has and try to help him out along the way," Tannehill said, displaying maturity and a team-first mentality regarding his working relationship with Levis.

Levis, for his part, praised Tannehill for his professionalism and guidance during this transitional period. The rookie quarterback recounted an instance during practice where Tannehill ensured that Levis took priority with the first-team reps. "He came to me first to be like, 'Hey, this is you.' So it was cool to hear that," Levis revealed, highlighting the mutual respect and cooperation between the two quarterbacks.

As the Titans move forward, Tannehill's adaptation to his backup role will be integral to the team's success. While he may no longer be under the spotlight as the starting quarterback, Tannehill's experience and support will prove invaluable to the development of Levis.

The Titans' decision to assign Levis as the starting quarterback and Tannehill's willingness to embrace his backup role signals a united and determined team focused on achieving their goals. The Titans organization and fans alike will be eagerly watching to see how this dynamic unfolds on the field in the coming weeks.