Ryan Tannehill waiting for perfect opportunity to sign with team; did Packers make call to top free-agent QB?

Tannehill is the top free agent QB available

By Shanna McCarriston Sep 8, 2024 at 1:36 pm ET• 2 min read

Former Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill didn't land with a team during free agency and is being patient in finding his next landing spot. The veteran finds himself without a squad after 12 seasons as a starter and may soon have a new city.

The Green Bay Packers have yet to contact any free-agent quarterbacks after starting quarterback Jordan Love went down with an MCL injury in the final seconds of their first game, including Ryan Tannehill, according to NFL Media. However, an earlier report from The Athletic mentioned Green Bay contacted the veteran signal-caller.

Love avoided a serious injury, but is expected to miss multiple weeks. 

With Love out, it's not surprising that the Packers would explore another option. Green Bay currently has Malik Willis, who was with Tannehill on the Titans for two seasons, and Sean Clifford, a 2023 fifth-round pick, in their quarterback room. Who Green Bay will go with is not yet official and things could get more interesting if Tannehill does end up signing with Green Bay. 

There is no deal yet, but this may be the perfect scenario that Tannehill was waiting for.