Malik Willis prepares to start for Dolphins in Week 1

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis will start for the team during the Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. This debut signals the beginning of a team rebuild that followed the departure of Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel. Under his new three-year, $67.5 million contract, Willis is set to lead the Dolphins offense following his time as a backup in Green Bay. The quarterback recently addressed past criticism regarding his limited playing time with the Tennessee Titans, where he made three starts over two seasons. Willis noted that his experience serving as a backup to Jordan Love helped prepare him for this opportunity. The Dolphins enter the season after the hiring of new head coach Jeff Hafley.

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