The Green Bay Packers are waiving rookie quarterback Michael Pratt during final roster cutdowns on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Pratt, a seventh-round pick out of Tulane, failed to win the job as the backup quarterback behind Jordan Love during training camp. So did Sean Clifford, who was also released on Tuesday. The Packers agreed to a trade with the Tennessee Titans for 2022 third-round pick Malik Willis, who is now expected to be the backup.
If he clears waivers on Wednesday, Pratt is a prime candidate to return on the practice squad.
Pratt mostly operated as the No. 3 quarterback throughout training camp. During three postseason games, Pratt completed 22 of 35 passes for 178 yards, one touchdown and one interception. His interception in Saturday’s preseason finale was a poor decision under pressure.
While Pratt has arm talent, he was clearly unprepared to be the primary backup quarterback for a Super Bowl contender.
The rookie’s best throws were a 23-yard back-shoulder completion to Julian Hicks in the preseason opener and an 18-yard touchdown pass to Bo Melton in the finale.
Pratt was a four-year starter at Tulane. The Packers made him the 246th overall pick in the 2024 draft.
