Malik Willis Active as Packers' Backup QB Despite Shoulder/Hamstring

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Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) is active for Saturday's wild-card game at Chicago, serving as the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Jordan Love. Willis initially injured his right throwing shoulder in a Week 16 loss and aggravated it in a Week 17 start. After being inactive in Week 18, he returns to the backup role as coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Love would start the wild-card round. Desmond Ridder will be the emergency third quarterback.