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Malik Willis Could Trigger a Premium QB Market in Free Agency

Amid a thin 2026 quarterback class, Malik Willis is the top free-agent option and could spark a bidding war, with Ian Rapoport suggesting a contract in the $30–35 million per year range—well above Justin Fields' $20M. Willis’ three Packers starts showed upside (972 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INT, plus 2 rushing TDs) but a small sample size. The Steelers, once linked to Fields, may be out if price stays high, while only a few other teams have solid alternatives.

via Steelers Depot|

#contract #free-agency #malik-willis

sports1 day ago•28 min saved

Packers push ahead with thorough pre-draft work despite missing first-round pick

Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst says the Packers will continue thorough pre-draft work even without a 2026 first-round pick, discussing Micah Parsons’ rehab, Rich Bisaccia’s surprise departure, potential roster moves in free agency, and Malik Willis’ QB-market interest as Green Bay focuses on winning in 2026.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

#free-agency #gutekunst #malik-willis

sports1 day ago•4 min saved

Willis and Cousins Lead the 2026 QB Free-Agent Surge

At the 2026 NFL combine, Malik Willis and Kirk Cousins emerge as the two biggest free-agent names, each with a distinct path: Willis offers youth and upside and could command a $50 million-plus two-year deal with interest from the Browns, Dolphins, Cardinals, Jets and more, while Cousins provides veteran production with potential fits including the Vikings. The market is shaped by a thin draft class and teams’ tight cap spaces (e.g., Cleveland), making two quarterbacks central to the offseason storyline as free agency nears.

via Sports Illustrated|

#kirk-cousins #malik-willis #nfl-combine

sports1 day ago•16 min saved

Steelers eye Malik Willis as 2026 free agency opens, with two bold trades on deck

NFL.com analyst Nick Shook lays out five notable free-agent fits (Malik Willis to the Steelers; Kenneth Walker III to the Texans; Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens; Isaac Seumalo to the Browns) and a cap maneuver around Joe Mixon to enable it, plus two trades he says should happen (A.J. Brown to the Bills and Kyler Murray to the Dolphins) as the 2026 free-agent period begins to take shape.

via NFL.com|

#a-j-brown #isaac-seumalo #kyler-murray

sports1 day ago•5 min saved

Dolphins Seen as Malik Willis’s Best Free-Agent Fit

The piece argues that with a thin 2026 QB draft class, Malik Willis is a top free-agent option and ranks five potential fits: 5) Cleveland Browns (Monken offense could suit him but cap concerns loom), 4) Pittsburgh Steelers (good cap space and vertical-pass offense potential), 3) New York Jets (large cap room but scheme fit under Reich is unclear), 2) Arizona Cardinals (LaFleur offense and Murray trade possibility), 1) Miami Dolphins (best overall fit given regime ties to Willis—if cap space allows).

via SB Nation|

#2026-offseason #landing-spots #malik-willis

sports2 days ago•31 min saved

Depth Over Star Power: 2026 NFL Free Agents Could Reshape Rosters

NFL insider Marc Ross ranks the top 101 free agents for 2026, arguing this class is deeper than its star power suggests and could reshape rosters more than the 2025 cycle. The ranking starts with Malik Willis at No. 1 and features standout names across positions like George Pickens, Jaelan Phillips, Tyler Linderbaum, Alec Pierce, Mike Evans, and more, emphasizing position scarcity, age and market value over sheer money. He notes the negotiating window opens March 9 and free agency begins March 11, highlighting a deep pool of players to upgrade teams.

via NFL.com|

#2026-nfl-free-agents #free-agency #george-pickens

sports9 days ago•2 min saved

Dolphins pull plug on Zach Wilson era, pivot to veteran QB hunt

Miami Dolphins end Zach Wilson's one-year, $6 million experiment, leaving $3.8 million in dead cap and signaling that Wilson won’t be back in 2026; the team is eyeing Malik Willis and other options, with the future of Tua Tagovailoa—whether he stays or leaves—driving the quarterback plan and any competition with Quinn Ewers.

via Phin Phanatic|

#malik-willis #miami-dolphins #nfl

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Dolphins Weigh Malik Willis as Bridge QB After Hafley’s Hints

With Tua Tagovailoa’s future uncertain, Miami is reportedly eyeing Malik Willis as a potential bridge quarterback following Jeff Hafley’s remarks, while evaluating Willis’s fit and other QB options in free agency and considering coaching continuity.

via Phin Phanatic|

#free-agency #jeff-hafley #malik-willis

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Packers stash Kyle McCord as potential Malik Willis successor

Green Bay signed Kyle McCord to a reserve/future contract, signaling an intent to groom him as a possible successor to Malik Willis now that Willis is entering free agency; McCord, a former Ohio State standout who starred at Syracuse in 2024, could become Green Bay's next developmental project and a potential hidden gem under center.

via Lombardi Ave|

#kyle-mccord #malik-willis #nfl

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Packers hedge their QB future with Ridder and McCord for 2026

Green Bay is building a more flexible, affordable backup QB plan for 2026 by adding Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord, moving on from relying on Malik Willis. Ridder brings starting experience, McCord is a developing rookie, and the duo gives the Packers cap flexibility and draft freedom to pursue value at quarterback if needed, while preserving stability behind Jordan Love.

via Acme Packing Company|

#desmond-ridder #kyle-mccord #malik-willis

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Dolphins chart Hafley-era staff, Packers links and a cap-strapped free-agent hunt

Miami’s new GM and coach are prioritizing culture and building through the draft, while weighing several Packers free agents (including Malik Willis) amid a roughly $30 million cap gap; Hafley’s staff and potential coordinators/QB coach are being lined up, with positive league reactions to Hafley’s hire.

via Miami Herald|

#cap-space #green-bay-packers #jeff-hafley

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Malik Willis Gains Recognition Amid Packers' Uncertainty

Malik Willis has shown enough promise as a quarterback for NFL teams to consider him a potential starter next year, with Phil Simms endorsing his capabilities. The Packers may not retain him, and Willis could be seeking a new team, possibly competing with other quarterbacks like J.J. McCarthy or Daniel Jones in the offseason.

via Lombardi Ave|

#free-agency #malik-willis #nfl

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Packers' Jordan Love Out vs. Ravens Due to Concussion

The article discusses the Green Bay Packers' upcoming game, injuries, quarterback situations with Jordan Love and Malik Willis, playoff implications, and reflections on NFL season dynamics, emphasizing the team's motivation and health heading into the postseason.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

#green-bay-packers #jordan-love #malik-willis

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Packers and Bears face pivotal moments amid key player performances and controversies

The Green Bay Packers faced a tough loss against Chicago, with key injuries to players like Jordan Love and others, but Malik Willis stepped up impressively in relief. The team struggled in the red zone and dealt with penalties, but remains focused on upcoming games to secure a playoff spot despite division setbacks.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

#chicago-bears #green-bay-packers #injuries

sports2 months ago•9 min saved

Bears vs. Packers Week 16: Live Scores, Highlights, and Playoff Implications

In a pivotal NFC North game, Jordan Love was injured with a concussion and replaced by Malik Willis as the Packers lead the Bears 6-0 at halftime, with significant playoff implications on the line.

via CBS Sports|

#bears #jordan-love #malik-willis