Malik Willis makes regular-season debut for Miami Dolphins against Raiders
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Malik Willis enters his first regular-season game as the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. The team plays the Las Vegas Raiders to open the season with Willis officially taking over the offense. Signed as a free agent from the Green Bay Packers, Willis is currently viewed as a potential stop-gap option for the organization while they look toward future quarterback needs. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Coach Jeff Hafley, who previously worked with Willis in Green Bay, hold the responsibility for his integration into the roster. He signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami during the offseason. Willis previously spent time with the Tennessee Titans and served as a backup to Jordan Love.
- •Malik Willis starts at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •The Dolphins signed Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract.
- •Willis was a third-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans.
- •Coach Jeff Hafley previously worked with Willis during their tenure in Green Bay.
- •Willis led a 93-yard scoring drive during his lone preseason appearance.
- 7:57 PMESPN NFL — Malik Willis takes blame for five-sack Dolphins debut: 'Sacks are a quarterback stat'
- 12:53 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins QB Malik Willis takes blame for costly sacks vs. Raiders
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis runs for TD in opener
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Grading Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis in his debut, a loss to Raiders
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Meet Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins starting quarterback for 2026 season
"Malik Willis, originally a third-round pick of the Tennessee Titans, likely is a stop-gap measure for the Dolphins until they can draft a franchise quarterback.
"Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was sacked five times in the team's Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and he took responsibility.
"Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said Willis still has his 'total confidence and faith' after a rough debut for Miami.
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External links- ESPN NFLSep 14, 2026, 7:57 PMMalik Willis takes blame for five-sack Dolphins debut: 'Sacks are a quarterback stat'
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said Willis still has his 'total confidence and faith' after a rough debut for Miami.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:53 PMDolphins QB Malik Willis takes blame for costly sacks vs. Raiders
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was sacked five times in the team's Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and he took responsibility.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:55 AMMalik Willis runs for TD in opener
Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis uses his legs in loss to Raiders
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:40 PMGrading Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis in his debut, a loss to Raiders
Malik Willis was 15 of 27 for 220 yards with no touchdowns and one interception for a 66.9 passer rating.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:01 PMMeet Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins starting quarterback for 2026 season
Malik Willis, originally a third-round pick of the Tennessee Titans, likely is a stop-gap measure for the Dolphins until they can draft a franchise quarterback.
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