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Titans trade QB Malik Willis to the Packers
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Titans trade QB Malik Willis to the Packers

NASHVILLE – The Titans have traded quarterback Malik Willis to the Green Bay Packers.

In exchange for Willis, the Titans receive a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Willis, a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Liberty University, has played in 11 games over the past two seasons, with three starts. Willis has completed 35 of 66 passes in those games, with no touchdowns and three interceptions.

In three preseason games this year, Willis completed 20 of 27 passes (74.1%) for 205 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for a passer rating of 104.7. He led the Titans to a come-from-behind victory over the Saints in the preseason finale on Sunday.

Coach Brian Callahan complimented Willis on Monday, while also offering praise for veteran Mason Rudolph, who will be the team’s No. 2 quarterback this season behind starter Will Levis.

The Titans signed Rudolph, formerly of the Steelers, as a free agent in early March.

“Malik really made a good impression in that game,” Callahan said of his performance against the Saints. “I thought he played well. He made some really nice throws on tape. You still see his athleticism with the ball in his hand. And Mason just continues to be the epitome of consistency. Every time he goes in, the team moves, he finishes the ball and we find success. It’s really good to see. Both of those guys stepped up and I think they’ve both improved significantly since we first started in OTAs, and I’m excited for what they’ve done and what that means. … I’m happy for both of those guys, the way they’ve played and what they’ve shown.”