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Cardinals Reportedly Offer Malik Willis $60 Million Contract
The former Packers backup QB could be headed to Arizona on a two-year deal.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly the frontrunners to sign free agent quarterback Malik Willis, offering him a two-year, $60 million contract. Willis, who spent the last two seasons as the backup to Jordan Love in Green Bay, is considered one of the top available QBs in this year's free agent class. The reported deal would reunite him with new Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, the younger brother of Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
Why it matters
The Cardinals are in need of a quarterback after parting ways with Kyler Murray, and Willis could be a promising young option to lead their offense. The reported $30 million per year contract would make Willis one of the highest-paid backups in the NFL, signaling Arizona's belief in his potential.
The details
Malik Willis spent the last two seasons as the backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers behind starter Jordan Love. In that time, he appeared in six games and is regarded as one of the top free agent QBs available this offseason. The Arizona Cardinals, who are in need of a quarterback after moving on from Kyler Murray, have reportedly emerged as the frontrunners to sign Willis to a two-year, $60 million contract.
- Malik Willis is set to become a free agent on March 15, 2026.
The players
Malik Willis
A free agent quarterback who spent the last two seasons as the backup to Jordan Love with the Green Bay Packers.
Mike LaFleur
The new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, who is the younger brother of Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
Kyler Murray
The former starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, who the team has parted ways with.
Jordan Love
The starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, with Malik Willis serving as his backup the past two seasons.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
A star wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals who could form a strong duo with Malik Willis if he signs with the team.
Trey McBride
The star tight end for the Arizona Cardinals who could also benefit from the addition of Malik Willis at quarterback.
What they’re saying
“It appears the Arizona Cardinals have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Malik Willis, who performed quite well the last two seasons as Jordan Love's backup in Green Bay. New Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur is the younger brother of Packers HC Matt LaFleur. Sources said the Cardinals' offer could be for two years for about a total of $60 million.”
— Gery Woelfel, NFL Reporter (X)
What’s next
The Cardinals will need to finalize a contract with Malik Willis before the start of free agency on March 15, 2026.
The takeaway
The reported $60 million contract offer from the Cardinals signals their belief in Malik Willis' potential and their desire to find a long-term solution at quarterback after parting ways with Kyler Murray. If Willis signs with Arizona, he could form a promising young duo with star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and tight end Trey McBride.
