Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis set to leave…
*Malik Willis — Miami Dolphins QB #2*
He’s the Dolphins’ new QB1 for 2026 after Miami moved on from Tua Tagovailoa.
*The contract & move*
– *Signed*: March 9, 2026 — 3 years, $67.5M with $45M fully guaranteed + $22.25M signing bonus
– *Why*: Dolphins released Tua, taking a record $99.2M dead cap hit. GM Jon-Eric Sullivan + HC Jeff Hafley both came from Green Bay and knew Willis well
– *Jersey*: #2, 6’1”, 225 lbs, born May 25, 1999 2f4de57104a695ee
*Career so far*
*Draft*: 3rd round, 86th overall by Tennessee Titans in 2022
*Teams*: Titans 2022-2023 → Packers 2024-2025 → Dolphins 2026-present 95eef81b
*Stats through 2025*: 22 games, 6 starts. 105/155, 67.7% completions, 1,322 yards, 6 TD, 3 INT, 98.9 rating. 74 carries, 405 rush yards, 4 TD ac91
*2025 with Packers*: His best stretch. 30/35, 422 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 123 rush yards, 2 rush TD. Best game: Week 17 vs Ravens — 18/21, 288 yards, 1 TD passing + 60 yards, 2 TD rushing. Went 3-0 as a starter in Green Bay 4b8d2f4def65
*What Dolphins see in him*
1. *Mobility + arm talent*: Chris Simms ranked him #19 QB in 2026, above Rodgers, Hurts, Stroud. Said he makes throws “only Josh Allens and Lamar Jacksons” can make
2. *Culture setter*: Hafley wants him to “learn the scheme, get to know the players” before forcing leadership. Willis said leadership is “about building trust”
3. *Fresh start*: Dolphins traded WR Jaylen Waddle to Denver + released Tyreek Hill, so Willis inherits a rebuilt WR room. He’s excited about rookie WR Chris Bell coming back from ACL 3e7f008b44ea15cc
*2026 outlook*
Preseason games vs Commanders Aug 14 and Giants Aug 22. Dolphins are in “Year Zero” mode — betting on Willis’ upside + Hafley’s system 04a671aa
Backup behind him right now: Quinn Ewers, 2025 7th-round pick 71aa
Want me to pull his college tape at Liberty or how he fits Hafley’s offense?
