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The Green Bay Packers lost their backup quarterback this offseason, as Malik Willis departed for a three-year contract with the Miami Dolphins in free agency.
With Willis no longer on the roster, the Packers' quarterback depth behind Jordan Love is lackluster, with Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord. Green Bay must solve this issue before the start of the 2026 campaign, as they basically have no issue behind Love.
The Packers could look towards the draft to address their quarterback need, but if general manager Brian Gutekunst wants to add a backup with experience, trading for Will Levis from the Tennessee Titans would be a savvy move.
Levis didn't play in 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason, and his future in Tennessee is bleak with last year's No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward locked in as the quarterback of the future.
In his lone season as a starter in 2024, Levis struggled, throwing 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, posting a 2-11 record, and being benched multiple times.
However, the Kentucky product still has room to grow and has a ton of arm talent, so Green Bay should look to take a flyer on Levis and place him in Matt LaFleur's quarterback-friendly system.
Green Bay shouldn't have to give up more than a late Day 3 pick for Levis, whose trade value shouldn't be too high after missing 2025 and playing poorly in 2024.
The Packers have two picks in the seventh round and a selection in Round 6. One of those picks could be used in a trade with the Titans for Levis, who would be a solid replacement for Willis as the backup to Love.
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