Malik in Miami ☀️🐬 We have signed QB Malik Willis. https://t.co/A52XLUjzKS
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This post announces the Miami Dolphins' signing of quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with $45 million guaranteed, positioning him as the likely starter after the team released Tua Tagovailoa earlier on March 9, 2026.[1][2][3] The move follows a disappointing 7-10 season in 2025, leading to coaching changes including new head coach Jeff Hafley from the Packers and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, who reunite with Willis from Green Bay.[3][4][5] Key themes include quarterback transition, high-stakes free agency amid a $99 million salary cap hit from Tagovailoa's release, and Willis' revival as a dual-threat QB with strong Packers stats: 78.7% completion, 972 yards, 6 TDs, no INTs in 11 games.[1][5]
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The post is trending due to the shocking same-day release of star QB Tua Tagovailoa and Willis' massive deal during the NFL free agency legal tampering period starting March 9, 2026, just days before the new league year.[1][4] It coincides with major Dolphins rebuild after back-to-back playoff misses, firing of GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel, amplifying fan and media buzz.[4] Willis' familiarity with new coach Hafley and his untapped potential as a 26-year-old athletic QB fuel hot takes on whether this resets Miami's contender status.[3][5]
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- 1Malik Willis revived his career with the Packers, going 2-1 in three starts with 78.7% completion rate, 972 passing yards, 6 TDs, zero INTs, plus 3 rushing TDs.[1][5]
- 2Dolphins took a record $99M salary cap hit by releasing Tua Tagovailoa, who they extended for $212M less than two years ago.[4]
- 3Willis reunites with new Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley, who was Packers DC, and joins stars like RB De'Von Achane and WR Jaylen Waddle.[2][3]
- 4At 26, Willis has only 6 career NFL starts (3-3 record) but showed dual-threat prowess, including a game-winning drive replacing injured Jordan Love.[1][6]
- 5His Dolphins deal averages $22.5M/year, far below Tagovailoa's owed $54M for 2026, making it a cost-effective gamble.[3]
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Sources: Dolphins reach deal with ex-Packers QB Malik Willis
Free agent QB Malik Willis, after reviving his career with the Packers, has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Dolphins, sources told ESPN.
Dolphins to sign Malik Willis: Former Packers QB agrees to three-year contract
Willis is getting another chance to start in the NFL
QB Malik Willis, Dolphins agree to three-year, $67.5M contract
The Miami Dolphins have their new quarterback. Malik Willis is set to sign a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Dolphins at the start of free agency, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-sign-willis
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48154190/miami-dolphins-sign-malik-willis-free-agency-contract-green-bay-packers-faq-questions
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