Malik Willis leads Dolphins on touchdown drive in NFL preseason debut
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
In his first appearance with the Miami Dolphins, quarterback Malik Willis executed a successful 16-play, 91-yard drive against the Washington Commanders on August 14. Over one series, Willis completed 4 of 5 passes for 43 yards and ran for another 9 yards, capped off with a touchdown. Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley expressed confidence in Willis, highlighting his arm strength and mobility. Willis's performance comes amid expectations following the departure of former starter Tua Tagovailoa. The Dolphins now look forward to his development as they continue the preseason.
- •Malik Willis led a touchdown drive on his first series.
- •He completed 4 of 5 passes for 43 yards.
- •Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley praised Willis's poise.
- •The preseason opener took place against the Washington Commanders.
- •Willis's performance comes after Tua Tagovailoa's departure.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis is lights out in Miami Dolphins debut
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis looked sharp in his Miami Dolphins debut
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis looks sharp in his Miami Dolphins debut
"Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis showed arm strength, mobility and poise, providing hope for franchise, says our Joe Schad
"Malik Willis only saw one series of work, but he looked good and led the Dolphins on an impressive TD drive.
"Malik Willis only saw one series of work, but he looked good and led the Dolphins on an impressive TD drive.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:39 AMMalik Willis is lights out in Miami Dolphins debut
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis showed arm strength, mobility and poise, providing hope for franchise, says our Joe Schad
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:36 AMMalik Willis looked sharp in his Miami Dolphins debut
Malik Willis only saw one series of work, but he looked good and led the Dolphins on an impressive TD drive.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:36 AMMalik Willis looks sharp in his Miami Dolphins debut
Malik Willis only saw one series of work, but he looked good and led the Dolphins on an impressive TD drive.
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