Dolphins sign Malik Willis as potential franchise quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, following the release of Tua Tagovailoa. Willis, previously with the Green Bay Packers, showed promise despite limited playing time, completing 78 percent of passes in 11 games. This move indicates Miami's shift towards a cheaper quarterback option while hoping to develop Willis into a starter. Head coach Jeff Hafley aims to leverage Willis's past success and athletic ability to revitalize the team's offense in the upcoming season.
- •Malik Willis joins Miami after successful seasons with Green Bay.
- •Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa, incurring $55 million in dead cap.
- •Willis completed 78% of passes with six touchdowns and no interceptions last season.
- •Head coach Jeff Hafley plans to give Willis a long development period.
- •Miami's receiving corps is less talented than what Willis had in Green Bay.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Dolphins signed Malik Willis as their possible franchise QB
"Willis was the NFL's most efficient quarterback the last two seasons. But it came in a very small sample size.
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