Jets Eye Malik Willis for $60M Deal

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines. Right here on NFL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The New York Jets are hunting for a new quarterback to fix their struggling offense. After Justin Fields flopped as a $40 million bust, the team is eyeing Malik Willis from the Green Bay Packers as a top free agent target. Analyst projected two-year deal worth $60 million for the 26-year-old signal caller. Willis spent his first two seasons with the Tennessee Titans before moving to Green Bay. Over the last two years, he threw for 972 yards, six touchdowns, and zero picks while completing 78.7%. Percent of his passes in 11 games and three starts. His real draw is on the ground, where he rests for over 260 yards and three scores in limited action. Fans and experts see Willis as a high-risk, high-reward pick because of his mobile style, much like Fields. The Jets lack strong trade or draft options at quarterback, so taking a flyer on his upside could pay off. Still, handing out that kind of money comes with

1:04pressure to perform right away. New reports highlight the Jets $80 million in salary cap space, giving them room to chase Willis without breaking the bank. They also expect running back Breeze Hall to return healthy, adding a key weapon. With four picks in the top 50 of the 2026 draft, the Jets could build around a new quarterback quickly. For now, all eyes are on free agency to see if they pull the trigger on this intriguing option. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com. Just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.