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9 Teams Submit Trade Offers for Packers QB Malik Willis — Market Heating Up Fast

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis delivered one of the most impressive preseason performances in recent memory, showcasing poise, precision, and command well beyond his experience level. While preseason stats rarely translate into instant stardom, his showing has sparked genuine interest around the league.

According to multiple league sources, at least nine NFL teams have inquired about Willis’s availability as the preseason winds down. With quarterback depth always at a premium, the former Liberty standout has quickly become a name circulating among front offices.

Miami Dolphins
With questions surrounding Tua Tagovailoa’s long-term durability, the Dolphins see Willis as a viable insurance policy. Pairing him with Jaylen Waddle in a high-speed offense could be a late-season spark if Miami struggles early.

New York Jets
If the Justin Fields experiment falters, Willis’s dual-threat profile may be a cleaner fit in offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand’s system. His ability to stress edges with designed runs while operating play-action concepts could unlock a steadier, on-schedule attack.

Cleveland Browns
Depth has been a talking point in Cleveland, and adding Willis would be a forward-looking move. Evaluators believe he has more upside than several quarterbacks currently on the Browns’ roster.

Baltimore Ravens
In a system that prizes efficiency and quarterback mobility, Willis’s decision-making and run threat could offer a safer, stylistically consistent backup behind Lamar Jackson, especially given the team’s high expectations heading into 2025.

Indianapolis Colts
With Anthony Richardson still developing and depth questions behind him, Indianapolis sees Willis as a player who could compete for a primary backup role and step in if necessary.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence’s recent injury history has put the Jaguars on alert. Willis could provide stability as a capable No. 2, ready to step into a playoff-caliber offense without disrupting the team’s rhythm.

Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud is the franchise centerpiece, but given the physical toll he could face behind Houston’s line, the Texans have explored bolstering the quarterback room with Willis’s dependable pocket movement and scramble ability.

New Orleans Saints
With the quarterback position unsettled, the Saints could give Willis a legitimate chance to start, especially if the offense stalls under current options.

Arizona Cardinals
If the Kyler Murray situation shifts after 2025, Willis could be part of a bridge plan — competing in camp while a rookie first-rounder develops in the system.

While no trade is imminent, league insiders expect the conversation around Malik Willis to intensify in the coming weeks. For quarterback-needy teams, the 6-foot-1 Packer may be one preseason star worth pursuing before the regular season kicks off.

 

Eagles Head Coach Announces A.J. Brown To Start On The Bench For Standout Rookie After Poor Performance vs. Broncos
  Philadelphia, PA — the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach confirmed that A.J. Brown will start on the bench in Week 6 against the New York Giants, with the boundary starting spot going to rookie WR Taylor Morin—an undrafted signing out of Wake Forest who flashed through rookie camp and the preseason. The decision follows an underwhelming offensive showing against the Denver Broncos, where several snaps highlighted the unit being out of sync between Brown and Jalen Hurts. On a midfield option route, Hurts read Cover-2 and waited for an inside break into the soft spot, while Brown maintained a vertical stem and widened to the boundary to stretch the corner. The ball fell into empty space and the drive stalled. On a separate red-zone snap, a pre-snap hot-route signal wasn’t locked identically by the pair, resulting in a hurried throw that was broken up. The staff treated it as a reminder about route-depth precision, timing, and pre-snap communication—the micro-details that underpin the Eagles’ offense when January football arrives. Starting Morin is part of a plan to re-establish rhythm: the early script is expected to emphasize horizontal spacing, short choice/option concepts, and over routes off play-action to probe the Giants’ responses. Morin—who has shown strong hands in tight windows and clean timing in the preseason—should give the call sheet a steadier platform, while Brown will be “activated” in high-leverage downs such as 3rd-and-medium, two-minute, and red zone to maximize his body control, early separation, and the coverage gravity that can force New York to roll coverage. Facing the tough call, Brown kept his response brief but competitive:“I can’t accept letting a kid take my spot, but I respect his decision. Let’s see what we’re saying after the game. I’ll practice and wait for my chance. When the ball is in the air, everyone will know who I am.” Operationally, the staff is expected to streamline the call sheet between Hurts and Brown: standardize option-route depths, clearly flag hot signals, and increase game-speed reps in 7-on-7 and team periods so both are “seeing it the same and triggering the same.” Handing the start to Morin also resets the locker-room standard: every role is earned by tape and daily detail—even for a star of Brown’s caliber. If Brown converts the message into cleaner stems and precise landmarks—catching the ball at the spot and on time—the Eagles anticipate early returns: fewer dead drives, better red-zone execution when back-shoulder throws and choice routes are run “in the same language,” and an offense that regains tempo before taking on Big Blue. With Taylor Morin in the opening script, Philadelphia hopes the fresh piece is enough to jump-start the attack from the first series.