Malik Willis to Dolphins
The Dolphins have already filled their Tua-sized hole at QB—they've agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Malik Willis Sources: Dolphins reach deal with ex-Packers QB Malik Willis - ESPN. Willis revived his career with the Packers last season Sources: Dolphins reach deal with ex-Packers QB Malik Willis - ESPN. What kind of numbers did Willis put up with Green Bay?
Willis's three-year deal with Miami is worth $67.5 million, with $45 million guaranteed, including a $22.5 million signing bonus. In 2026, he'll have a base salary of $1.25 million and a cap hit of $8.7 million. The Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa to make room for Willis, absorbing a record $99 million dead cap hit. The dead cap hit will be split over two years: $67.4 million in 2026 and $31.8 million in 2027. Tagovailoa signed a $212 million extension less than two years prior to his release. In 2025 with the Packers, Willis played in 4 games, completing 30 of 35 passes for 422 yards, 3 touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating of 145.5. He also added 123 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. Willis reunites with former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, now the Dolphins' head coach. Some analysts believe the Dolphins' contract with Willis is structured as a two-year deal, allowing them to move on or extend him based on his performance.
