SAD NEWS FOR THE GREEN BAY PACKERS

Packers announce replacement for injured Jordan love Malik Willis to start against Colts with star quarterback Jordan Love sidelined by a sprained MCL sustained in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles the Green Bay Packers are weighing their options to add depth to their quarterback room while the team may explore the trade market or free agency for additional reinforcements they've already made a decisive choice about who will lead the offense under Center for week two against the Indian an Apolis Colts at Lambo field according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports the Packers have decided to start backup quarterback Malik Willis whom they acquired just 13 days ago in a trade with the Tennessee Titans Glazer also provided an encouraging update on Love's injury status it was a very scary moment but thankfully it's not as severe as it could have been Glazer noted fortunately it's not an ACL tear in instead it's a grade 1 or 2 MCL sprain which typically requires about 2 to 4 weeks of recovery head coach Matt lafur mentioned we want to be conservative with him so the team will likely proceed with caution in the meantime Malik Willis will step in as the starting quarterback Willis had limited action in week one playing only the final two snaps of the game his brief appearance saw him throw an incomplete pass on his first play and then get sacked on the next as the Eagles defense closed out the game The Young quarterback has 12 career appearances and three starts to his name over his brief NFL career Willis has completed 52.2% of his passes accumulating 350 passing yards and throwing three interceptions as a dual threat quarterback he has also recorded 32 carries for 144 rushing yards and one touchdown behind Willis the the Packers have practiced Squad quarterback Shan Clifford a rookie selected in the 2023 NFL draft Clifford has participated in two games but has yet to attempt a pass at the professional level he is expected to serve as Willis's backup for the upcoming game against the Colts next Sunday the Packers are entering week two with questions surrounding their quarterback depth but remain cautiously optimistic about Love's recovery Malik Willis has a significant opportunity to prove himself as a reliable starter while the Packers wait for their young star to return to action

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