Titans' Ryan Tannehill responds to benching: 'It hits hard'

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Pro Bowl quarterback Ryan Tannehill's weekly routine will likely undergo a drastic change as the veteran signal-caller adjusts to life as a backup.

Earlier this week, the Tennessee Titans announced Tannehill would be benched in favor of rookie quarterback Will Levis.

On Wednesday, Tannehill admitted being benched was not easy. 

"It hits hard," Tannehill said Wednesday. "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."

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws during the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Tannehill missed the final five games of the 2022 season due to injury, and he has dealt with an ankle sprain this season. He has played in six games so far this season, but Levis made his NFL debut in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. 

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Levis started in a Week 9 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tannehill returned to the practice field Tuesday and said he took some time this week to "walk through" the emotions that came with his demotion.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) reacts during the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y.  (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Tannehill made it clear he does not want his situation to be a distraction for the team, and he said he will help Levis any way he can.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass as he is pressured