Malik Willis Continues Work Ahead of Training Camp

 

Although Willis is nothing more than just an insurance behind Jordan Love, his job as the Packers’ chief quarterback backup is crucial. In 2024, Willis started a couple of games in lieu of Love early in the season and he guided Green Bay to victories in both contests. In seven total appearances in his first year with the Packers, Willis passed for 550 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions while completing 74.1 percent of his throws.

The offense ran differently with Willis under center, as the Packers greatly limited their passing plays while making use of his ability to use his legs to penetrate opposing defenses. He had 136 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 carries with the Packers in 2024.

Green Bay Packers’ Willis listed as 9th in NFL backup QB ranking

Back in May, Gilberto Manzano  of Sports Illustrated ranked 32 quarterbacks expected to serve as backups to their respective teams, and Willias got a relatively lofty place on the lost, as he was given the ninth spot.

Willis needed some experience—and to leave the Titans—to get his career on track. There was nothing special about Willis’s two starts with the Packers last season, but he showed strong command of the offense and did enough to win both games while Jordan Love recovered from a knee injury. Willis has come a long way since his disastrous performances with the Titans. Also, Willis gets a bump for these rankings because he has the benefit of playing with Josh Jacobs and receiving play calls from coach Matt LaFleur.