Malik Willis Chooses Vikings, Packers Fans Disappointed

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. ESPN ran a fun mock negotiation for Green Bay Packers back up quarterback Malik Willis, who's hitting free agency soon. Reporters from different teams made offers and Willis, played by a national reporter, picked a Minnesota Vikings. Negotiations can start for real on Monday, with six teams in the mix mirroring top-projected spots. Three teams put vids on the table. The Arizona Cardinals with a two-year deal worth $33 million, the New York Jets offering two years, for $40 million, and the Vikings going with a one-year fully guaranteed $20 million contract. The Browns, Dolphins, and Steelers sat it out due to salary cap issues. Willis went with Minnesota because the shorter deal avoids risks like getting cut or underpaid later. He played under coach Kevin O'Connell and Josh McCown, throwing to Justin Jefferson, setting him up for a big year, and even better paid next off season.

1:02Packers fans hate this outcome since Minnesota is a division rival. Green Bay developed Willis over two solid backup seasons, and seeing him thrive against them twice in 2026 with sting. In reality, Willis could draw higher offers above $20 million from quarterback needy teams. Still, the Viking setup looks low-risk and high-reward for a young guy on the rise. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, as O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.