Malik Willis enters Dolphins training camp as starting quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Malik Willis prepares for his first training camp as the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, which began with veteran players reporting on July 28, 2026. Following the release of Tua Tagovailoa, the team signed Willis, indicating their confidence in him through a three-year, $67.5 million contract. Willis has been focusing on building rapport with his new receivers and learning a new playbook. He hosted offseason workouts to enhance chemistry with players like Tutu Atwell and Malik Washington. Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley noted that Willis has shown significant growth in confidence throughout the offseason.
- •Dolphins camp started with veterans reporting on July 28, 2026.
- •Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with $45 million guaranteed.
- •He completed 79% of his passes for 972 yards in three career starts.
- •Coach Hafley observed substantial improvement in Willis's confidence.
- •Miami's receiver group includes Tutu Atwell and Malik Washington after major trades.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis prepares for first training camp as a starter
"Malik Willis is ready for his first training camp as a starting quarterback. The presumptive starter for the new-look Miami Dolphins has spent recent months gaining the confidence of those around him, learning a new playbook and building a rapport with his new array of receivers. As Dolphins veterans reported for training camp on Tuesday, Willis said it felt almost like the first day of school.
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