NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have made a strategic move to address their quarterback needs, finalizing a trade with the Green Bay Packers to acquire Malik Willis, sources told ESPN on May 24, 2025. The deal comes as the Saints look to bolster their roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season.The Saints have been in desperate need of quarterback help since Derek Carr’s sudden retirement earlier this offseason. With only rookie Tyler Shough, whose NFL readiness remains uncertain, alongside Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener, the room lacked a dynamic playmaker, per The Athletic.Trade DetailsPackers receive: A 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.Saints receive: Quarterback Malik Willis.This trade allows the Packers to gain valuable draft capital to support their contending window. With Jordan Love firmly established as their starting quarterback, Green Bay saw an opportunity to move Willis, who had been a reliable backup but was expendable for the right price, per NFL.com.Willis showed flashes of potential in 2024 when filling in for Love, throwing for 550 yards and 3 touchdowns with a 74.1% completion rate. His dual-threat ability—combining precise passing with dynamic rushing—caught the Saints’ attention, making him a promising addition to their roster, per PFF.Saints head coach Kellen Moore, known for his innovative offensive schemes, sees Willis as an ideal fit. The 26-year-old’s ability to impact the game as both a passer and runner could unlock new dimensions in Moore’s system, offering hope for a franchise in transition, per Spotrac.Fans on X are buzzing with excitement, with one Saints supporter posting, “Willis in Moore’s offense? This could be a game-changer!” Meanwhile, Packers fans appreciated the draft capital, with one user noting, “Smart move—Love’s our guy, and those picks help us down the road.”As the Saints gear up for the 2025 season, Willis’s arrival provides a spark of optimism. With his growth potential and Moore’s offensive vision, New Orleans hopes their new quarterback can lead them back to the playoffs, ending a drought that stretches back to 2021.