Miami Dolphins name Malik Willis starter for upcoming training camp
Quarterback Malik Willis is set to lead the Miami Dolphins in his first training camp as the team's presumptive starter. The Dolphins signed Willis to a three‑year, $67.5 million contract that includes $45 million guaranteed, after parting ways with former starter Tua Tagovailoa and taking on an NFL‑record $99 million dead‑cap hit.
Willis, who completed 79 % of his passes for 972 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in limited action, earned the confidence of head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon‑Eric Sullivan—both of whom knew him from his time with the Green Bay Packers. The new quarterback has been working with receivers such as Tutu Atwell, Malik Washington, Jalen Reagor, Tahj Washington, Theo Wease Jr., Jalen Tolbert and rookies Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman Jr. to build chemistry ahead of the preseason.
If successful, Willis will become the 28th different starting quarterback for the Dolphins since Dan Marino’s last season in 1999.
Entities: Jeff Hafley · Jon‑Eric Sullivan · Malik Willis · Miami Dolphins · Tua Tagovailoa
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Dolphins signed Willis to a three‑year, $67.5 million contract with $45 million guaranteed. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Willis completed 79 % of his passes for 972 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in his limited starts. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Dolphins accepted a $99 million dead‑cap hit after parting ways with Tua Tagovailoa. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jon‑Eric Sullivan, former Packers executive, is the Dolphins' general manager. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Willis will be the 28th different starting quarterback for the Dolphins since Dan Marino's final season in 1999. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jeff Hafley, former Green Bay defensive coordinator, is the Dolphins' head coach. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Malik Willis is preparing for his first training camp as the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback. (All articles)