Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis has been in the spotlight as he is set to become a free agent this offseason. Willis served as the backup to Jordan Love for the past two seasons, but appears to be linked to several teams after a few impressive cameos in the 2025 season.

On Thursday, former NFL QB Chris Simms appeared on the “Dan Patrick Show,” and showered praise on Willis.

“I think Malik Willis is a superstar,” Simms said. “I would think he is the crowning gem of guys that’s going to be out there as far as free agents you can get.”

Patrick then asked Simms if the Pittsburgh Steelers, valued at $6.5 billion by Forbes, could be interested in signing Willis.

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“If I were them, I’d be looking at that,” Simms said. “Malik Willis has proven he’s got special talent. He’s got a special arm, special mobility. He knows how to run the offense and do all of that. So yeah, he’s a great story here.”

Simms was then asked if he liked Willis more than Love.

“It’s closer than I ever thought it would be,” Simms said. “And I’m really a Jordan Love fan … but Malik Willis, I’m not going to say he’s better than Jordan Love right now. I will say he shows more potential to be a greater player than Jordan Love. That’s what I would say right now, but I’ve got to see a little more before I say he’s better than Jordan Love.”

Willis was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2022 draft. He was traded to the Packers in August 2024.

The 2025 season was the final year for Willis on his rookie contract that he signed with the Titans.

Malik Willis reportedly won’t join Cleveland Browns this offseason

Earlier this week, reports claimed that the Cleveland Browns were interested in signing Malik Willis during the offseason. However, Browns insider Tony Grossi shut down any talk of the QB’s rumored move to Cleveland, while suggesting the team has a big cap space issue with Deshaun Watson.

“Anybody who connects Malik Willis to the Browns is ignorant of their Deshaun Watson cap situation. Ain’t happenin,'” Grossi tweeted on Tuesday.

Willis did well when he led the Packers’ offense in 2025. He completed 85.7% of his passes for 422 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions, while having a 145.5 passer rating. The QB also had 22 carries for 123 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Apart from the Browns, the Miami Dolphins reportedly have an interest in signing Willis.