The Miami Dolphins continue to be linked to free agent quarterback Malik Willis.
Back in late January, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the mutual interest between free agent QB Malik Willis and the Miami Dolphins. Now, another “NFL EXPERT” is weighing in on Willis impending payday. A payday that could see the Dolphins competing with the Cleveland Browns, among other quarterback-starved teams, for his services.
According to Jason La Confora, the Dolphins have legit interest in Malik Willis:::
“Willis made a strong impression on Miami head coach Jeff Hafley, the Packers’ former defensive coordinator, according to team sources, and the combination of explosive runs and explosive passes that Willis provided in relief of Willis did not go unnoticed.”
As for what it may cost a team to land Willis in free agency, many have continued to compare it to the Justin Fields deal, which saw the New York Jets paying him 2 years, $40M, with $30M guaranteed.
“I think he’s better than Fields, ”a GM told La Confora.“ I think he’ll be a better starter.”
Willis, 26, completed 85.7% of his passes in 2025, finishing the season with 422 yards and 3 touchdowns in limited action. Since being drafted by the Tennessee Titans 86th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, Willis has started six games during his NFL career, finishing with a 3-3 record.
Ultimately, it will come down to whether the Dolphins can find a suitor for Tua Tagovailoa and if it makes sense for the team from a cap situation. New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has countless big decisions to make in the coming weeks, as they plan to take on a historic amount of dead cap in 2026, while completely rebuilding the roster.
Does Malik Willis fit into that equation?
Another team to keep an eye on is the Arizona Cardinals, who remain a heavy favorite for Willis. However, like the Dolphins and Tua, the Cards will likely need to find a trade suitor for Kyler Murray before deciding on what they can or can’t do in free agency. This, as one agent suggests, could leave Willis ripe for the picking if the Cleveland Browns and new HC Todd Monken want an upgrade over Shedeur Sanders.
Buckle up, it’s gonna be a wild ride!
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