Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) has been traded to the Green Bay Packers after two seasons with the Titans. This move comes after a rule change regarding emergency quarterbacks not counting for a roster spot, which ultimately impacted Willis’s future with the team. Titans coach Brian Callahan expressed his disappointment in having to part ways with Willis, stating that the decision would not have been made last year.
In a statement, Callahan explained the league’s decision to reverse the rule, which now requires emergency quarterbacks to be on the active roster, thus taking up a valuable spot. He expressed his frustration with the situation, suggesting that perhaps the NFL should consider adding an extra spot on game day specifically for a third quarterback.
The NFL’s rule change now mandates that quarterbacks must be elevated to the active roster in order to play on game day, limiting the number of times a practice squad player can be elevated per year. This change directly impacted Willis’s role with the Titans, leading to his trade to the Packers where he is expected to serve as the backup to Jordan Love.
Overall, this trade marks the end of Willis’s time in Tennessee and the beginning of a new chapter with the Packers. With the NFL’s ever-evolving rules and regulations, players like Willis must navigate the complexities of roster management in order to secure their place on the field.