Packers Trade For Quarterback Malik Willis

The Green Bay Packers, unsatisfied with the development of young quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt, acquired Malik Willis from the Tennessee Titans on Monday.

NFL Network was the first to report the trade, with the Packers sending a seventh-round pick to the Titans.

The expectation, according to sources, is the Packers will at least release Clifford. Pratt’s fate is less certain. Even if they release both, they could bring one back on the practice squad.

Willis was a third-round pick by the Titans in 2022. He started three games as a rookie, completing 50.8 percent of his passes with zero touchdowns, three interceptions and a 42.8 passer rating. He went 4-of-5 passing for 74 yards last season.

He was sharp in three preseason games this year, completing 20-of-27 passes (74.1 percent) for 205 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and a 104.7 passer rating. He also carried the ball 11 times for 101 yards, with runs of 10-plus yards in every game.

“It’s out of my hands,” Willis said at the conclusion of the preseason. “I mean, more than anything, control what I can control as far as that goes. And just put good things on tape.” 

While he played well, he was beaten out by Will Levis and veteran Mason Rudolph.

“That decision (to keep two or three quarterbacks on the active roster) isn’t necessarily related to their play is the point to make,” coach Brian Callahan said. “Whatever we decide to do there, it’s probably based on whatever else we need to do on the roster, not necessarily just their play.”

This story will be updated.