Dolphins signing QB Malik Willis to a 3-year, $67.5M deal with $45M fully guaranteed. (via @rapsh...
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This post announces the Miami Dolphins signing quarterback Malik Willis to a 3-year, $67.5 million contract with $45 million fully guaranteed, marking a major free agency move as confirmed by Spotrac and reported via Adam Schefter.[1] Willis, a 26-year-old dual-threat QB drafted in the third round by Tennessee in 2022, thrived as Jordan Love's backup in Green Bay after a 2024 trade, building buzz as a top 2026 free agent.[2] The deal exceeds pre-signing projections of $30-71 million over 2 years, amid Dolphins' cap challenges post-Tua Tagovailoa era and new leadership from ex-Packers staff like Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan.[3][6]
🔥Why It's Trending
The post is exploding due to the shocking scale of Willis's contract—far above projections—igniting debates on Dolphins' QB rebuild and cap feasibility just days after March 9, 2026 signing amid Tua's uncertain future.[1][7] NFL free agency hype peaks now, with fans reacting to Miami's bold swing on a young, dynamic backup turned starter candidate in a thin QB market.[2][4] Timing aligns with offseason frenzy, drawing massive engagement from Dolphins supporters and league-wide speculation.
💡Fun Facts
- 1Malik Willis was traded from Tennessee to Green Bay in 2024 for a 2025 7th-round pick, where he excelled as a backup to Jordan Love.[1]
- 2Pre-signing projections varied wildly: ESPN simulated 2 years/$40M for Jets, while Spotrac eyed $71M over 2 years.[2][6]
- 3Dolphins' 2026 cap space was just $10.5M pre-deal, forcing creative structuring to afford $45M guaranteed.[5]
- 4Willis's rookie deal was a modest 4-year/$5.16M; this jump to $22.5M AAV makes him one of free agency's biggest winners.[1]
- 5New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan coached Willis in Green Bay, fueling the perfect-fit narrative.[2]
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Malik Willis | NFL Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.com
Malik Willis signed a 3 year, $67,500,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins with an average annual salary of $22,500,000.
2026 NFL free agency: Projecting deals for QB Malik Willis
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