Malik Willis going on IR can cost the Packers a round in the 2027 draft

The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve, and Yahoo Sports reported that the move could knock the Green Bay Packers’ compensatory pick for him from third-round value to fourth-round value. Because Willis is a free agent from Green Bay, his playing time affects the Packers’ compensatory pick formula. Analyst Nick Korte said missing at least four games looks like enough to drop the pick from the third round to the fourth round. Korte does not know for sure, and the formula will update at the end of the season. Over the Cap projects the pick dropping from around 98th overall to 133rd overall. The Packers lost Willis, Quay Walker, Romeo Doubs, Kingsley Enagbare, and Rashee Walker in free agency, while signing Benjamin St-Juste, whose value offsets Walker’s. The Packers are still in line for four compensatory picks. Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal in free agency, and compensatory value is based on playing time and money earned on the market. Third-round picks go only to big-name players who play full seasons. The Packers traded a sixth-round pick for Willis when his stock was at its lowest. He spent two years with Green Bay and started three games, going 2-1. Yahoo Sports said this will go down as a huge win for Green Bay whether they get a third or fourth-round pick back.