In the wake of Jordan Love‘s injury, a report indicated the Packers reached out to free agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill. No negotiations took place with the veteran, who remains unsigned through the first two weeks of the regular season. 
Tannehill was injured midway through the 2023 season, opening the door to Will Levis replacing him as Tennessee’s starter. Levis was drafted as the team’s next franchise passer, so it came as no surprise Tannehill was not re-signed. Interest emerged during the offseason, but the 36-year-old opted to remain patient while weighing his options. That is still the case as things currently stand.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports Tannehill remains “very selective” with respect to an NFL return in 2024. The chance to serve as a team’s starter for the remainder of the campaign, in addition to joining a playoff contender, is a top priority for the former first-rounder. That report echoes one from earlier this month which confirmed nothing was imminent on the Tannehill front. Love’s MCL sprain is not expected to require a long-term absence, and the Packers won their Week 2 matchup with Malik Willis under center.
The most recent injury suffered by a starting quarterback, of course, is Tua Tagovailoa‘s concussion. That has him out of the picture for the time being, although a recovery timetable is not in place. Miami will turn to Skylar Thompson in his absence, and the team added Tyler Huntley as a new backup option on Monday. A return to South Beach in Tannehill’s case is therefore highly unlikely.
The Texas A&M product spent his first six NFL seasons with the Dolphins before a five-year stint in Tennessee. Tannehill earned Comeback Player of the Year honors in addition to a Pro Bowl nod during his first Titans campaign (2019). He helped guide the team to three playoff appearances during his time there, but injuries were a factor in each of his final two seasons with Tennessee, a team which moved on from head coach Mike Vrabel in the offseason to add a new voice – Brian Callahan – suited to develop Levis.
Another major QB injury may be needed for Tannehill to generate serious interest in joining a new team. In the meantime, he will remain one of the top free agents on the market at any position as the season progresses.
Smart. NGL the Miami situation would be a good one for him
It would be, but only if Tua isn’t playing the rest of the year. Otherwise, he could get buried on the depth chart…unless Skylar flops and Tua’s issue appears more season-ending. It would be hard to overlook that opportunity.
Yup, it’s all gotta fall in place.
With how pissed off Mayo Latte is making Callahan with his turnovers it’d be funny if he returns to Nashville.
Randolph deserves a chance to start. The team needs a spark
I agree. He’s a capable backup and next week against the Packers will be run heavy from both sides so they just need someone who knows the system and won’t turn the ball over.
It makes sense to put himself in the best position for a potential playoff run. Essentially he’s looking for a quality audition to land a more lucrative gig in 2025.