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Malik Willis shows promise in Dolphins training camp practices

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:28 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Malik Willis shows promise in Dolphins training camp practices

Summary

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is drawing positive feedback from coaches during training camp sessions. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik praised Willis for his consistent work ethic, confidence, and improving relationships with teammates. Through six practices, he has displayed steadiness and made notable throws, although he has faced challenges, such as tipped interceptions. Recent practices have seen him utilize his dual-threat capability more, which coaches believe adds an extra dimension to the offense. His first test against an opposing team will come during joint practices with the Washington Commanders next week.

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By the Numbers

•Willis impresses coaches with consistency and confidence during camp.
•He has a strong work ethic, spending significant time at the facility.
•Recent practices show him becoming more comfortable using his running ability.
•Joint practices with the Washington Commanders are upcoming next week.

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12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Consistent, confident and comfortable: Dolphins’ Malik Willis impressing coaches in camp

What they're saying

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis will have question marks surrounding him as he nears his first regular season as a starter. But he is earning the praise of his coaches a week into training camp. “I’ve been really, really pleased with Malik,” offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said. “Just his work ethic every day, what he’s doing, just not with me, with the ...
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