PACKERS Malik Willis provides steady presence as backup despite Packers' loss in Chicago Paul Bretl For the State Journal Dec 22, 2025 Dec 22, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Green Bay Packers had to navigate the majority of Saturday’s loss against the Chicago Bears without quarterback Jordan Love.kAmq62CD’ 5676?D:G6 6?5 pFDE:? q@@<6C 4@==:565 :?E@ {@G6 :? 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