Falcons Consider Willis: Risky Quarterback Market

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. The Atlanta Falcons head into the 2026 off-season searching for quarterback answers, and some fans are pushing hard for local guy Malik, Willis. The 26-year-old is about to become a free agent after his time with the Green Bay Packers, where insiders say he could snag a deal worth more than $30 million from a team in need. Willis wrapped up four NFL seasons with just 155 pass attempts, mostly backing up Jordan Love. In 11 games with three starts last year, he threw for 972 yards and six touchdowns, plus 261 rushing yards, and three scores on the ground. Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, poor cold water on the hype, calling a big contract for Willis a crazy risk given his limited production. Warner pointed out most of those yards came from easy screens, scrambles, or simple throws. Not complex stuff under pressure. For context, other quarterbacks pulling similar money had way more experience, like 86

1:04starts for Baker Mayfield, 83 for Geno Smith, or 73 for Sam Darnold plus Pro Bulls and Playoff runs. Meanwhile, fans might recall Matt Flynn, another Packer's backup, who got a huge offer in 2012, but got beat out by Russell Wilson. The Falcons have to weigh of six career stars justify that kind of cash, or if it could turn into a huge bust like Flynn's story. Either way, the Keebee market stays wide open this off season. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com.