In a surprise move, the Green Bay Packers released their prospective No. 2 and No. 3 quarterbacks and traded for Malik Willis of the Tennessee Titans to serve as the backup to Jordan Love this season. “Very grateful for the organization — both Tennessee and Green Bay — for giving me the opportunity to play at the next level,” Willis said.

Packers Offense vs. Eagles Defense The Philadelphia Eagles’ defense helped lead them to the Super Bowl during the 2022 season. Their pass rush was vicious, as they set the team record for sacks that year. Last year saw the defense fall apart down the stretch. The pass rush was not as vicious, and the team will now be breaking in some new rushers. Haason Reddick was traded to the New York Jets this offseason and replaced by Bryce Huff.

TIME AND DATE: 7:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil TV: Peacock (Subscription required) or NBC 26 WGBA-TV RADIO: Flagship WRNW-FM Milwaukee — 97.3; Packers Radio Network includes WIXX-FM Green Bay — 101.1, WRLO-FM Antigo — 105.3, WLST-FM Marinette — 95.1, and WSAU Wausau — 550 AM and 95.1 FM 2023 RECORDS: Packers, 9-8 (lost Divisional Round).

David Bakhtiari. Aaron Rodgers. Jordy Nelson. That’s it. Those are the only significant third contracts the Green Bay Packers have given out in the last 10 years. It just does not happen often. The Packers and general manager Brian Gutekunst live by the adage and philosophy of it being better to move on a year early instead of a year too late. That’s why Davante Adams was traded.

The Green Bay Packers have placed tackle David Bakhtiari on injured reserve, signed linebacker Kristian Welch to the active roster from the practice squad and elevated cornerback Corey Ballentine and cornerback Kiondre Thomas from the practice squad to the active roster for gameday.