Malik Willis is entering his third NFL season in 2024. A third-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Willis started three games as a rookie and struggled.
The Titans selected Will Levis in the 2023 NFL draft as a second-round pick. He is now the starting quarterback. This offseason, Tennessee signed veteran Mason Rudolph to serve as Levis’ backup and mentor.
Where does that leave Willis entering a critical training camp?
New head coach Brian Callahan said in the offseason that Willis would have every opportunity to beat out Rudolph for the job.
“It’s a competition,” Callahan said last month. “They’re going to both get a fair shake at the two-job.”
The Titans were back on the field Saturday, and Willis had his best day of practice yet. According to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com, Willis completed 6 of his 9 attempts on the day, earning praise from Callahan.
“Really pleased with Malik,” Callahan said. “I think both those quarterbacks have really done a nice job. Malik came out and had a nice day with some aggressive throws. He’s really done a nice job knowing what to do, where to go with the football. And, really pleased with how he played today. It was a good day for Malik.”
Sam Phelan, who covers the Titans for AtoZSports Nashville, said it was Willis’ best NFL practice.
Malik Willis was awesome today in front of fans at Nissan Stadium.
Maybe his best practice in a #Titans uniform.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) July 27, 2024
While it was a good day for Willis, both Levis and Rudolph also had practice sessions.