The Titans have traded Malik Willis to the Packers in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick.

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur suggested following Saturday's preseason finale that the team's backup quarterback might not be one currently on the roster. Two days later, this speculation was confirmed. On Monday, the Packers traded a seventh-round draft pick in 2025 to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for quarterback Malik Willis, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Willis is anticipated to serve as the backup to Jordan Love this season. Throughout the summer, the Packers conducted a competition between second-year player Sean Clifford and rookie Michael Pratt to determine who would back up Love, a role that Clifford occupied last season as a rookie. The Packers selected Clifford in the fifth round of last year's draft and Pratt in the seventh round of this year's draft.

Although both players exhibited promising performances at times, neither demonstrated sufficient capability to assure the Packers of their ability to secure victories in the event of an injury to Love. When questioned following the preseason finale about the adequacy of their options behind Love, LaFleur responded on Saturday, "We'll see." He further remarked, "There were some commendable moments, but there are also areas where we must improve significantly. We will assess all available options." It is conceivable that the Packers may retain either Clifford or Pratt on the roster, at least until Willis becomes proficient in the offensive scheme. However, it may be overly ambitious to expect Willis to fulfill the role of the second-string quarterback for the season opener against the Eagles in 11 days.

The Packers made a significant investment in Jordan Love, the first-round selection from 2020, who, after serving one season as a starter, secured a four-year contract worth $220 million at the beginning of this year's training camp. Malik Willis was positioned as the third quarterback, following starter Will Levis and backup Mason Rudolph. Throughout training camp, he primarily practiced with the third team but demonstrated improvement in his inaugural season under new head coach Brian Callahan. During a press conference on Monday, Callahan suggested that the team might not retain three quarterbacks, particularly in light of the NFL's recent revision to the third quarterback rule. "It appears as though you are granted an additional spot for a third quarterback," Callahan remarked. "However, it is indeed a roster position that must be accounted for, and you are required to include them in your 53-man roster to utilize that emergency quarterback." Willis found himself in a numbers predicament that hindered the team's ability to retain a third quarterback. The Titans may opt to keep four tight ends and running backs, rendering Willis surplus to requirements.