Willis, a third-round Liberty product, spent two seasons in Tennessee before being added as a backup to Green Bay. He started two games for the Packers in 2024 when Jordan Love was sidelined, and then saw more extended action in 2025, flashing as a mobile, dual-threat option.
In the 2024 two-start span, Willis completed 25 of 33 passes for 365 yards with two wins, operating in tightly scripted game plans that emphasized his running ability more than volume passing. In 2025, he connected 18 of 21 passes for 288 yards in a loss to Baltimore and went 9-for-11 for 121 yards in a win over Chicago, underscoring his burst potential when given structure.
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com indicated on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast that the Browns will actively evaluate Willis as a possibility. She noted that head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Todd Monken have shown a penchant for dual-threat quarterbacks, a profile Willis fits well in their scheme.
A key obstacle for Willis’ market is his price tag. Spotrac has projected a market value that could reach up to two years and $71 million, with some comparisons to the Jets’ Justin Fields deal of roughly $40 million over two years and $30 million guaranteed, a figure the Browns may struggle to absorb.
Complicating a potential Cleveland pairing is the shared representation with Deshaun Watson. Willis’ agent, David Mulugheta, also represents Watson, which could influence discussions and timing as the Browns balance bringing Watson back into a revamped quarterback room. Cabot said the Browns would still reach out to Mulugheta to gauge interest and outline the landscape.
