Malik Willis will be the Packers' second quarterback in Week 1 against the Eagles

The Packers would have called up quarterback Sean Cliffford from the practice squad for the game if they weren't confident Willis could be the replacement. Willis was acquired in a trade with the Tennessee Titans last week and has only had a few practices with the team.

Merriweather's promotion is a concession to Emanuel Wilson (hip) and MarShawn Lloyd (thigh), whose participation is considered questionable.

Whether Wilson or Lloyd will play will not be announced until 90 minutes before the game, when the unavailable players are announced.