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Miami Dolphins name Malik Willis and five others as team captains

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Miami Dolphins name Malik Willis and five others as team captains

Summary

Coach Jeff Hafley named six players as captains for the Miami Dolphins heading into the 2026 NFL season. The selected group includes quarterback Malik Willis, running back De'Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer, linebacker Jordyn Brooks, offensive tackle Patrick Paul, and defensive tackle Zach Sieler. Among the selections, Achane, Brewer, and Brooks recently signed contract extensions with the franchise. Willis, in his fifth NFL season, serves as the team's quarterback and was noted by the coaching staff for his leadership role. While the team bypassed naming a captain from the secondary, second-year safety Dante Trader remains a leader within that defensive unit. The announcement comes as the Dolphins prepare for the upcoming regular season.

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Key Details

•Jeff Hafley named six captains for his first season as Dolphins head coach.
•Captains include De'Von Achane, Aaron Brewer, Jordyn Brooks, Patrick Paul, Zach Sieler, and Malik Willis.
•Three captains recently signed contract extensions with the team.
•Dante Trader leads the defensive backs despite the group lacking an official captain.

Latest Updates

11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Dolphins news: Malik Willis perseverance, captains named, mores
6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis, De’Von Achane among six Dolphins captains for 2026
5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins' Malik Willis one of six named captains

What they're saying

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The latest news from the Miami Dolphins includes Malik Willis’ perseverance, the captains named, Kyle Louis’ position change, and more.
— Yahoo Sports