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Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Green Bay Packers’ coach a week after their season ended with a wil...

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Packers' Malik Willis contract update takes different perspective on Jordan Love's backup QB | Sporting News Maybe the Packers should still be thinking about this.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How Raiders can build Malik Willis dream team & explode into AFC contention The Las Vegas Raiders seemingly have a slam-dunk No. 1 pick quarterback in Fernando Mendoza on the horizon, but what if they go the Malik Wi...

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Coaching Carousel: Matching a Top Candidate with Each of the NFL Vacancies

With nearly a third of NFL teams looking for a new head coach, FOX Sports' Ben Arthur picks his best candidate for each opening.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Coaching Carousel: Matching a Top Candidate with Each of the NFL Vacancies

What’s Next: Without Mike Tomlin, Steelers Face Harsh Reality of a Rebuild

After 19 straight years without a losing record, the Steelers might be in for a rough 2026. But that might not be such a bad thing.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: Without Mike Tomlin, Steelers Face Harsh Reality of a Rebuild

Packers' inability to protect leads down the stretch proves costly in wild-card loss at Chicago

The Green Bay Packers couldn’t finish games, so now their season is finished

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Packers 2026 free agents: Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and other Green Bay players out of contract Green Bay Packers’ next chapter is already taking shape beneath the surface, where familiar names face uncertain futures and long-term plans...

5 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Plays well in relief Willis completed 30 of 35 passes (85.7 percent) for 422 yards and three touchdowns while logging 22 carries for 123 yards and two scores across four regular-season games (one start...

Impact Willis was thrust into a starting role in Week 17 against the Ravens after Jordan Love suffered a concussion during the Packers' Week 16 overtime loss to the Bears. Willis ended up aggravating a right shoulder injury during the fourth quarter against Baltimore and was replaced by Clayton Tune, and that game ended up being the former's last appearance of the 2025 season. Willis was cast away by the Titans in August of 2024 in favor of Will Levis, but the former has played well in his two years as the Packers' backup behind Love. Willis enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and while his familiarity with the Packers' offense could sway him to stay in Green Bay. However, the 2022 third-rounder will have the opportunity to explore his options and sign with a team who can provide a clearer path to winning the starting quarterback job.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Active, backing up Love on Saturday Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) is active for Saturday's wild-card game at Chicago, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Willis initially injured his right throwing shoulder in the late stages of a Week 16 loss in Chicago and then aggravated it a Week 17 start against the Ravens in place of Jordan Love (concussion). Since then, Willis was inactive Week 18 at Minnesota while Clayton Tune started and Love served as the backup, and with coach Matt LaFleur announcing earlier this week that Love would resume starting duties in the wild-card round, Willis' best bet was to return to the No. 2 role. Now that he's confirmed to be active, Willis will take on that role while Desmond Ridder serves as the emergency third quarterback.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Love avenges Malik Willis in scorching-hot Packers-Bears predictions The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the Chicago Bears for the rubber match between these two teams, and just like the previous two cont...

JANUARY 10 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Jon-Eric Sullivan to Miami could mean Dolphins will aim for Malik Willis | Sporting News With the Miami Dolphins hiring Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their next general manager, the Dol...

JANUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable for wild-card game Green Bay lists Willis (shoulder/hamstring) as questionable for Saturday's wild-card game in Chicago, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Though Willis was inactive for the Packers' Week 18 loss to the Vikings due to the injuries to his hamstring and throwing shoulder, head coach Matt LaFleur expressed confidence earlier in the week that the fourth-year quarterback would be ready to back up starter Jordan Love in the postseason opener. However, with Willis not advancing beyond limited practice participation throughout the week, his status for Saturday's contest would appear to be more uncertain than initially expected. In the event Willis isn't available to play against the Bears, the Packers would turn to the newly signed Desmond Ridder to serve as Love's backup.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

For Bears and Packers, wild-card game is a rare playoff matchup in NFL's longest-running rivalry

The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card game and rare playoff matchup in the NFL's longest-running rivalry

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Packers' Malik Willis predicted to leave Green Bay to replace Hall of Fame QB | Sporting News It'll be tough for the Packers to keep Willis.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Limited again Wednesday Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

Impact Willis attempted to play through an injury to his right throwing shoulder Week 17 against the Ravens but aggravated it late in that contest. He then was inactive this past Sunday in Minnesota, yielding the start to Clayton Tune, who has since been waived. Coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic on Tuesday that Jordan Love will start Saturday's wild-card contest in Chicago after missing the last two-and-half games due to a concussion that he suffered in his last visit to Soldier Field in Week 16. At the same time, LaFleur said he anticipates Willis serving as Love's backup this weekend, per Ryan Wood of USA Today. In the end, Willis may need to practice fully Thursday in order to avoid a designation ahead of Saturday's matchup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Orlovsky just dropped a Malik Willis bomb Packers fans feared Malik Willis has garnered more buzz as the Green Bay Packers' backup quarterback than several starters around the league. Whether that says...

JANUARY 7 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Limited Tuesday Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Willis was inactive and did not operate as Green Bay's emergency No. 3 quarterback in Week 18, and Matt LaFleur has already announced that Jordan Love will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Bears. As such, Willis will have two more chances to upgrade his activity level at practice and prove he's ready to resume handling the No. 2 role behind Love. Desmond Ridder is also available at quarterback for the Packers, while the team cut Clayton Tune after his Week 18 start.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Malik Willis gets $50 million contract update from ESPN analyst | Sporting News Willis has set himself up quite nicely.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers optimistic that offensive tackle Zach Tom will return for wild-card game at Bears

Green Bay right tackle Zach Tom could be available for the Packers’ playoff opener after missing their final three regular-season games with a knee injury

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Vikings cruise past resting Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Why is Clayton Tune and not Jordan Love or Malik Willis starting for Packers vs Vikings today in 2025 NFL Week 18? As the Green Bay Packers prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, it will be Clayton Tune under center instead of Jordan Love and M...

JANUARY 4 • BOLAVIP.COM

Inactive Sunday, not emergency QB3 Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday at Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact After Jordan Love cleared the concussion protocol Thursday, Willis entered the weekend as Green Bay's least healthy quarterback on the active roster, but the team opted not to elevate Desmond Ridder from the practice squad Saturday, meaning Love and Willis were the potential No. 2 options behind Week 18 starter Clayton Tune. Love will get that honor Sunday, while Willis will be in street clothes as he tends to right shoulder and hamstring injuries.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

QB Malik Willis won't play at Minnesota | Packers-Vikings inactives Green Bay not dressing several starters

JANUARY 4 • PACKERS.COM

2025 NFL Week 18 Buzz: J.J. McCarthy's Future; Potential Giants Coaching Target

Who's hurt? Who's practicing? Who's starting? Who's on the hot seat? Here's the latest on what's happening around the league entering Week 1...

JANUARY 4 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Week 18 Buzz: J.J. McCarthy's Future; Potential Giants Coaching Target

Packers' Malik Willis gets $8 million contract update ahead of free agency | Sporting News The QB has earned himself some money.

JANUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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