Packers Eye Levis as Willis Departs

0:00On April 22nd, the Green Bay Packers just lost back-up quarterback Malik Willis to free agency, leaving a hole behind Starter Jordan Love. Now, with the draft coming up, Gerald Manager Brian Gutekunst has his eyes on Will Levis from the Tennessee Titans as a possible replacement. Levis enters the final year of his rookie deal, and interestingly, the Titans are the same team that traded Willis to Green Bay two years back. Levis has seen action in 21 NFL games, starting every one, with an 82.7 passer rating in 240 rushing yards. That stacks up pretty close to the Packer's current backup. Desmond Ritter, who has 25 games under his build, 18 starts, and 82. 0.6 rating, and 293 rushing yards. Neither screams superstar, but Levis had a bigger shot in Tennessee without fully grabbing it. Gutekunst knows the quarterback spot is the toughest in sports, so the team evaluates it hard every off season. They grabbed Ritter late last year, and made moves after the season,

1:00but they're always hunting upgrades. Fans and analysts see this as a low-risk squab since both guys are on short deals. Ritter's locked through 2026, while Levis is wrapping up, his rookie contract. Draft class looks solid for quarterbacks, and the Packers could snag one or even chase a veteran free agent. Still, finding a real step up from Ritter won't be easy, especially with Levis' stats, mirroring what they've got now. Bottom line, Green Bay stays aggressive at the most critical position, keeping options wide open as the draft nears.