Dolphins QB Malik Willis builds chemistry with receivers during minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is developing chemistry with his new receivers during the mandatory minicamp held this week. Willis, who joined the Dolphins after serving as a backup in Green Bay and the Titans, has limited prior experience with his pass-catchers. Coach Jeff Hafley acknowledged the chemistry is a "work in progress," and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik noted it may continue to evolve until the regular season begins. During Thursday’s practice focused on red zone situations, Willis successfully completed touchdown passes to tight end Greg Dulcich and wideout Theo Wease Jr. Despite some initial struggles, Willis’s improvement has been evident as he gains confidence with his teammates.
- •Malik Willis joined Dolphins after two years as a backup in Green Bay and Titans.
- •Coach Hafley indicates chemistry with receivers will take time to develop.
- •Willis threw touchdowns to Dulcich and Wease Jr. in red zone drills.
- •Chemistry improvement noted since earlier organized team activities.
- •Star running back De’Von Achane is absent from practices.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins QB Malik Willis’ chemistry with receivers to remain ‘work in progress’
"MIAMI GARDENS — New Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis does not have much prior experience throwing to his pass-catchers he’s building chemistry with this offseason in Miami. Willis spent the past two years as a backup in Green Bay and his first two professional seasons with the Titans. Wide receiver Jalen Tolbert was with the Dallas Cowboys. Tutu Atwell was across the country from the ...
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