Packers quarterback Jordan Love will be sidelined for three to six weeks as a result of the MCL sprain he suffered in the club’s Week 1 loss to the Eagles. Recent trade acquisition Malik Willis will step into the starting lineup for Green Bay’s home opener against the Colts next week, per Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer (via Aaron Nagler of CheeseheadTV). 
However, the team has reached out to veteran passer Ryan Tannehill, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Tannehill is the most accomplished quarterback still on the market after his Titans tenure came to an end this spring. The 36-year-old has received interest from teams this offseason, but he appeared content to wait out the start of the year and examine the opportunities which presented themselves. Week 1 has certainly done so in the form of the Love injury.
Earlier today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided an update on Tannehill’s status. The Texas A&M alum has stayed in shape while awaiting a potential offer, but he intends to return to action only under the “perfect” circumstances. A playoff contender featuring a strong offensive line and skill-position pieces would be Tannehill’s target, Rapoport notes, while adding finances would play a part as well. With just over $195MM in career earnings, Tannehill can afford to be selective when considering his suitors.
As a team which went to the divisional round of the postseason last year in large part on the strength of its young offense, though, the Packers represent a logical landing spot for Tannehill. Each of Green Bay’s top pass-catchers from last year remain in place, and free agent pickup Josh Jacobs is positioned to handle a heavy workload in the backfield. The team entered Sunday with roughly $14.6MM in cap space, providing the flexibility for a short-term addition under center.
For now, at least, it will be Willis at the helm. The former Titans third-rounder lost out to Mason Rudolph this offseason for the team’s backup gig, prompting his trade to the Packers. Willis was caught off guard by the move, one which came after Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt struggled to earn the QB2 spot. Both young passers were cut, with Clifford being retained via a practice squad deal and Pratt leaving the organization. Clifford represents an option more familiar with Matt LaFleur‘s scheme, but to little surprise Willis get the nod for at least one start.
Adam La Rose contributed to this post.
Gary Coleman would’ve been proud.
Both suck, but why not Clifford? Surely he knows the playbook more.
Cuz Clifford sucks
Clifford had a piss poor training camp which was why he was cut
Have you seen Clifford play? Even against scrubs in preseason he’s trash. Why you think they got Willis to begin with?
Because Darkside is a Phillies fan.
And just like that, RT is back!
Tannehill is 0-2 against both the Panthers and Giants and this is the guy their calling the most accomplished QB on the market?
Packers’ upcoming schedule is Indianapolis home, Tennessee away, Minnesota home.
Brady ain’t there pal, enjoy the Tannenhill chants!!
Hey, I’ll show up for 5-6M and throw a couple picks or completions. Call me BR549
call about Dobbs
Call about Dobbs
GB ain’t bringing Tannehill in so don’t go buying any jerseys
Lmao Ryan having flashbacks of being in same QB room as Willis in Tennessee haha
Tannehill reclaiming his spot over Willis again has got to be giving him flashbacks. Perhaos this time will be different, but the last time that Tannehill took over for an injured starter with a run based, play action offense, he managed to do pretty well…
Hahaha
Sentinel probably watches Falcons games instead UGA games, no wonder he looks at negatives instead of positives.
Huh? You know what a joke is right?
Bringing in Ryan Tannehill could save the Green Bay season. There’s no guarantee that the Jordan Love injury won’t stretch into eight or ten weeks of recovery. Putting Love out early is a franchise death wish on that huge guaranteed contract.
Tannehill is better than Willis but they need to try for Dobbs or Lance. Is Siemian on a roster?
Would they try for–gulp!–Zac Wilson?
Guaranteed loss with this frickin Turd at QB how this guy is even in the league is beyond belief?