Following the retirement of right tackle Rob Havenstein, the Los Angeles Rams will have a decision to make at right tackle. For a decade, Havenstein provided stability at right tackle and was a ‘set it and forget it’ type of player. He made 148 starts at offensive tackle in the regular season which trails only […] Following the retirement of right tackle Rob Havenstein, the Los Angeles Rams will have a decision to make at right tackle. For a decade, Havenstein provided stability at right tackle and was a ‘set it and forget it’ type of player. He made 148 starts at offensive tackle in the regular season which trails only Orlando Pace, Charlie Cowan, and Jackie Slater in franchise history. For the first time in a decade, the Rams will need to decide what they want to do going forward at the right tackle position. Despite having opportunities to draft a potential replacement in the early rounds over the past few years, the Rams approached Havenstein’s retirement differently than they handled Andrew Whitworth’s. With Whitworth, the Rams had a clear succession plan with Joe Noteboom that ultimately didn’t work out. In the case of Havenstein, the Rams never spent top draft capital on a potential replacement. Havenstein’s retirement shouldn’t come as a surprise. He was on an expiring contract and dealt with injuries over the last two years. If anything, it was to be expected. Still, it adds question marks to a position that hasn’t had any for almost a decade. The Rams could opt to sign a veteran for experience, but the options are limited. Among right tackle free agents are Jonah Williams and Jermaine Eluemunor. Williams has limitations in pass protection and Eluemunor doesn’t move the needle. Signing a free agent right tackle seems like the least likely path forward. This really comes down to whether or not Warren McClendon showed enough in 13 starts or is right tackle now a priority. While mock drafts may have the Rams selecting tackles such as Monroe Freeling, or Blake Miller, even that feels unlikely. Selecting someone like Josh Simons last year would have made sense. However, asking an unproven rookie to take the mantle at right tackle is asking a lot, especially in a Super Bowl season. While grades from Pro Football Focus aren’t the end-all, be-all, it is a way to quantify offensive line play. From the time McClendon officially took over in Week 12 until Week 18, McClendon was the fifth-highest graded tackle in the NFL. His 83.1 run-blocking grade was tied for seventh and his 79.7 pass-blocking grade ranked ninth. McClendon’s 98.5 pass-blocking efficiency was second behind only Garrett Boles. Still, after allowing four or more pressures once in 10 starts during the regular season, he did so twice in three postseason games. Two of his worst games via pass-blocking efficiency came in the Wild Card round against the Carolina Panthers and the Conference Championship against the Seattle Seahawks. When the Rams moved from Whitworth to Noteboom in 2022, it was a clear succession. The Rams did draft Logan Bruss at 103 overall, but the plan initially was for him to play right guard. There was no backup plan in the case that Noteboom’s form at the end of 2021 was a fluke. That’s not a mistake that the Rams can make again. To be clear, that’s not to say that McClendon isn’t the guy or can’t be the guy moving forward. However, all of the eggs can’t be put in that basket as they were in 2022. There’s no doubt that McClendon earned the opportunity to start at right tackle and take over for Havenstein. Ideally, the Rams give McClendon a chance and also draft a tackle with starting upside in the second or third round. This allows the Rams to roll with McClendon in 2026 and give him the reins at right tackle. At the same time, if McClendon struggles, they have a backup plan and depth on the offensive line. With McClendon moving up into a starting role, the Rams are losing their swing tackle. They need a player that can slot in at left or right tackle in the case of injury. A player like Caleb Tiernan, Isaiah World, Max Iheanachor, or Drew Shelton could fill that role. It’s also worth noting that McClendon is entering the final year of his rookie deal. In the case that McClendon plays himself into a large contract and the Rams are unable to re-sign him, they need a safety blanket in place. Adding a player that can develop as a rookie would protect them in that sense. As it stands, McClendon is set to be the starting right tackle of the Rams in 2026 and that’s the way that it should be. It’s unlikely that they will sign a Havenstein replacement in free agency. Any mock draft that has the Rams taking an offensive tackle in the first round didn’t watch them down the stretch. McClendon showed enough over those 13 games to be given an opportunity. With that said, the Rams can still benefit by taking a tackle on Day 2 of the draft to develop and protect them moving forward. See More:
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Jordan Addison’s Fifth-Year Option Won’t Be Cheap
At some point in the next two and a half months, the Minnesota Vikings will have to make a decision on the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of wide receiver Jordan Addison. Picking up that option is never cheap for any player, but for Addison it isn’t quite as bad as it potentially could […] At some point in the next two and a half months, the Minnesota Vikings will have to make a decision on the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of wide receiver Jordan Addison. Picking up that option is never cheap for any player, but for Addison it isn’t quite as bad as it potentially could have been. The folks over at Spotrac have their estimates for the fifth-year option cost for each player selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and have projected Addison’s price tag to come in at $17.579 million. If the Vikings were to pick up that option, that salary would be fully guaranteed for the 2027 season. The team has until 1 May to make their decision. Addison qualifies as a “Tier 3” player when it comes to how the fifth-year options are priced, because he has played at least 50% of the team’s snaps in each of his first three seasons. Tier 1 players are those who are selected to two or more Pro Bowls in their first three seasons, while Tier 2 players are those with at least one Pro Bowl selection. As a Tier 3 player, the price for Addison’s fifth-year option is equal to the average salary of the third through twentieth-highest paid players at his position, which is how Spotrac arrived at the figure that they did. If the Vikings were simply paying for Addison’s on-field production, the debate probably wouldn’t be a very long one. Addison has shown himself to be highly productive when he’s been on the field, even as a clear second option to Justin Jefferson when Jefferson is healthy. However, he has shown a propensity for getting himself into bad situations off the field, including having to serve a three-game suspension to start the 2025 season for one off-season incident and being benched for part of the team’s game in London this season for missing a walkthrough. If Addison were to run afoul of the law again, he could wind up missing an even larger chunk of time, depending on the circumstances. A guarantee of over $17 million is nothing to sneeze at, and while I have a feeling that the Vikings will ultimately wind up picking up Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option, I think there’s going to be a lot more discussion on the topic over in Eagan than there might ordinarily have been. What do you think of the price tag for Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option? Is it a no-brainer for the Vikings or is it a little too steep for your liking? See More:
Phins Fans Share Their Opinions: Lessons From The Super Bowl That Can/Should Be Applied To The Dolphins
Following last weekend’s Super Bowl, I asked the following question: What did you, as a Miami Dolphins fan, see from last evening’s game and victory by the Seahawks that you hope the new front office and coaching staff employ in their own plan to rebuild this team to something that looks respectable? On the other […] Following last weekend’s Super Bowl, I asked the following question: What did you, as a Miami Dolphins fan, see from last evening’s game and victory by the Seahawks that you hope the new front office and coaching staff employ in their own plan to rebuild this team to something that looks respectable? On the other side of things, what did you see Seattle do that you hope the Dolphins do not grasp onto in their own rebuild? Below are some of your thoughts and answers- cyberflea says that building up those lines is the way to go. The key is a dominant defensive line. Football games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage. This is where Sully as he mentioned will build the Dolphins from the inside – out. Offensive and defensive lines. JUK, in a reply to cyberflea, just pointed out a couple of things about how the Seahawks were built. Not disagreeing about line play but worth noting Seattle didn’t build inside out as such. They just got good players in. Their o line isn’t a strength of the team and is one of the cheapest in the league (albeit before giving cross a new contract). Interestingly they drafted all their o line but not on the d line. Dave G says that it proves that you can still win a Super Bowl without a top-notch quarterback. We could win a SB without a great QB. We have Achane, and with another big back giving us a thunder and lightening backfield it can be achieved. We need to draft some defensive studs though. FlyerFinFan says that it shows that you need to be able to stop the run and pressure the quarterback. Need solid run D and a crazy pass rush that seems to be a key component with bowl winners. Seahawks, Eagles, Chiefs….they’ve all received this in victory. I’d take either a CB or DE 1st round even if you trade back do it. 2nd round take the other position. After that get your OT/OG, WR or TE BPA. One thing I didn’t understand from Kubiak was throwing a 5 yard out short of a first down that could have been a pick six. They were already in FG range and calls like that aren’t needed. When you have the lead and the other team can’t do squat why take the risk??? JUK again responded, this time to FlyerFinFan. He believes you should draft based on the level of talent available, not just a specific roster need. The lesson from the Seahawks is you draft good players not positions. Going into the first two rounds saying we must draft these positions is a recipe for reaching and failure. Note I’m not saying we shouldn’t take an edge and a corner in the first two rounds, but if the best player there on your board in round 2 is (as a random example) is McNeil-Warren and you think he’s this year’s Nick Emmanwori, you should pick him not force yourself to get a CB Cutie0716 says it shows we need a fast, angry front 7 and a secondary full of guys who know how to tackle. Also wants the team to go out and find players who are “hungry.” We need a hungry defense. We need a quicker and angrier front 7, and a secondary that tackles the opposition by wrapping them up, NOT trying to knock them down with their shoulders. I saw that all year and that falls on the coach. Defense in 2026, with maybe one of the top 3 OL as our 1st pick. Then DL, secondary and LB. We will also have the UDFA to find the rest. And no less than 15 UDFA. Hungry. No more prima donnas. Dolphster says it’s a reminder that defense wins championships. I’ve said as much in other threads and James mentions the same in his article. Defense wins championships. PhinsTifosi, in agreement with Dolphster, says it’s a yes about defense winning it all! “O sells tickets. D wins championships,” -Bear Bryant “Winning championships sells tickets”. -PhinsTifosi SuperG!, in response to PhinsTifosi, said it‘s smoke and mirrors from the ownership. “If you can’t sell tickets, buy out the remaining unsold tickets so it appears as if you are selling tickets.” – Stephen Ross finfanfromsiam says build the defense, stop throwing stupid money at free agents, and manage the cap properly! The smothering defense is the blueprint. Don’t drop stupid money on free agents. Proper cap control. sdphinsfan says play solid D and run it down their throats. Play good Defense and run the ball. Works every time… The Seahawks under Schneider have put a focus on acquiring good players that fit what they do. They don’t overpay…and it doesn’t seem like they miss on alot, either in FA or the Draft. That tells me their scouting department knows what they are doing…hint, hint Sully. Get that part right and you and Haf will have a chance to turn this around. JUK also has a comment of his own, pointing out that a coach who calls the D can win it all and that the team needs to stop forcing picks to just fill a position and instead draft the best players possible. Well, that’s our selection of comments this evening. It seems the fanbase is in agreement on the need to build a solid defense, and for some, a top-of-the-first-round quarterback isn’t necessary to win it all. Some of you also want to see the team learn to draft more in the best player available mode than in the reach-for-positional-need mode. I would also like to see them
Miami Dolphins hire former Eagles’ OC Kevin Patullo as Pass-Game Coordinator
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo as the team’s pass-game coordinator. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo was the first to report the signing. Patullo spent four seasons with the Eagles, but was fired after the team’s offense fell short of expectations this season. Before becoming the Eagles’ offensive coordinator in […] The Miami Dolphins have hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo as the team’s pass-game coordinator. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo was the first to report the signing. Patullo spent four seasons with the Eagles, but was fired after the team’s offense fell short of expectations this season. Before becoming the Eagles’ offensive coordinator in 2025, he was the team’s pass-game coordinator and associate head coach (2021-2024). Other stops for Patullo included time with the Indianapolis Colts (WRs coach/pass-game specialist), Texas A&M (Senior offensive analyst), and the New York Jets (QBs Coach), as well as the Titans, Bills, and Chiefs. Patullo grew up in South Florida and will now be the Dolphins’ pass-game coordinator under new offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. Miami hopes he can bring over some of the magic we saw with the Eagles prior to the 2025 season. For Patullo, my guess is that he hopes fans in Miami aren’t as crazy as those in Philadelphia, and his new home won’t have to worry about being egged after losing a late November game to a conference rival. The signing comes hours after former Dolphins quarterbacks coach and pass-game coordinator Darrell Bevell agreed to join the Carolina Panthers. As of now, there are still a few glaring holes left on Jeff Hafley’s inaugural coaching staff, including the aforementioned quarterbacks coach and ever-important offensive line guru. What are your thoughts on the signing of Kevin Patullo? Let us know in the comments section below! See More:
Kevin Patullo is leaving the Eagles
Kevin Patullo will not be returning to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026. The Birds’ former offensive coordinator is reportedly joining the Miami Dolphins as their new pass game coordinator. Nick Sirianni originally announced that he was making an OC change back on January 13, two days after the Eagles’ playoff loss to the San Francisco […] Kevin Patullo will not be returning to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026. The Birds’ former offensive coordinator is reportedly joining the Miami Dolphins as their new pass game coordinator. Nick Sirianni originally announced that he was making an OC change back on January 13, two days after the Eagles’ playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. At the time, it was reported that Patullo might stay on staff in a different role. But while Patullo was not technically fired, he effectively was. It never seemed like a great idea to bring him back in a lesser role, for either his sake or the Eagles’ sake. That would’ve been an awkward dynamic. The Eagles hired former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion to be their new play-calling offensive coordinator. The team also hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard to be their new pass game coordinator, which is the role Patullo held in Philly before being promoted to OC after the 2024 season. Sirianni is obviously very tight with Patullo, so, this is a big loss for the Eagles’ head coach. But his buddy ultimately landed a new job not too far away from where he attended high school and college in Florida. The Eagles do not play the Dolphins in 2026. In the regular season, at least. See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
L.A. Rams News: They’re still in a good spot, no?
There is some heavy disappointment about the fact that the Los Angeles Rams “coulda woulda shoulda” when it comes to the latest Super Bowl, but despite the “coulda woulda shoulda”, there is a lot to be excited about. I am sure there’s plenty to write and talk about when it comes to the Rams and […] There is some heavy disappointment about the fact that the Los Angeles Rams “coulda woulda shoulda” when it comes to the latest Super Bowl, but despite the “coulda woulda shoulda”, there is a lot to be excited about. I am sure there’s plenty to write and talk about when it comes to the Rams and their two first round picks, the return of Matthew Stafford and the true emergence of Puka Nacua, there’s plenty to look forward to when it comes to 2026. Of course, yes, there’s still plenty to say about the “coulda woulda shoulda”, but there’s a lot to be happy about too with regard to the 2025 season, and the future of the L.A. Rams. Thanks for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great Hump Day! Latest Los Angeles Rams news officially confirms end of an era after longest-tenured player retires (atozsports) “Havenstein was the last member of the St. Louis Rams on the roster. He was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the same year that the Rams added running back Todd Gurley. Ever since then, he manned the right tackle spot, and was a key cog in two Super Bowl runs and a Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl LVI. Throughout his career, Havenstein was a model teammate and player for the Rams. He never missed a start, no matter how many injuries he had to battle through, going for 148 games, two shy of Hall of Famer Deacon Jones and the 27th most-played games in Rams’ history.“ Rams Signal Major Reset With Latest Hire as 2026 Dominoes Fall (lafbnetwork) “The Los Angeles Rams could be on the verge of a significant defensive reshaping — and it starts with the secondary. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Rams are expected to hire Michael Hunter from the University of Tennessee as their next defensive backs coach, continuing an offseason defined by quiet but meaningful coaching change.“ Second wave of hires could be deepest cut of all to Rams coaching staff (ramblinfan) “Unfortunately, head coaches need new coordinators and positional coaches on staff as well. And so, the same Los Angeles coaching staff that survived the first round of hiring must now brace for the aftershocks of a second round. Now, Assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant is interviewing for open defensive coordinator positions with both the Arizona Cardinals and the Cleveland Browns. He is likely to be offered one of the two positions. This could be the deepest cut of all. It’s particularly detrimental to a secondary that seemed to regress in 2025. The defense is currently in a state of flux, and nobody is more familiar with LA’s defensive backs than Coach Pleasant.“ Sean McVay Expected to Draft Matthew Stafford’s Replacement After Rams QB’sFinal Retirement Decision (sports.yahoo.com) “The Rams will trade up in the draft for a quarterback,” Schatz noted. “They need a young talent for when Stafford is ready to hang ’em up, whether that’s this offseason or in a few years.” If Schatz’s prediction on Sean McVay’s decision is right, it could fix the quarterback dilemma the team could have at the end of the 2026 season. The Rams are projected to have nine or ten total picks from the 2026 NFL Draft, most notably two first-round selections at the 13th and 29th spots. With two first-round picks, the franchise could target a rookie quarterback.“ See More: Los Angeles Rams News
Bengals News (2/11); End of the Geno Stone era
Bengals News Bengals Free Agent Profile: Geno Stone’s future is one of the worst kept secrets in Cincinnati Before the Bengals will add to their roster with external free agents, decisions need to be made about their own players. Some choices will be far easier than others, including what to do with their starting free […] CINCINNATI, OH – JANUARY 04: Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 4, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Bengals News Bengals Free Agent Profile: Geno Stone’s future is one of the worst kept secrets in Cincinnati Before the Bengals will add to their roster with external free agents, decisions need to be made about their own players. Some choices will be far easier than others, including what to do with their starting free safety of the last two years. Bengals Should Poach Former Pro Bowler From AFC North Rival in Free Agency Former Browns tight end David Njoku announced he’ll sign with a new team when free agency opens next month. Report: NFL Teams to Call About Joe Burrow Trade, Bengals Planning Major Push in Free Agency Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will likely be in the headlines for much of the offseason. Former Pro Bowler Emerges as Potential Cap Casualty, Perfect Fit for Bengals Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Kenny Clark could be a cap casualty this offseason. Bengals’ Joe Flacco turns heads with recent comments Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is from a different era. NFL News 2026 NFL Free Agency: Top landing spots for the five best wide receivers As NFL franchises evaluate and reload their rosters this offseason, we’re identifying key pieces at each position and plugging them into teams based on scheme and usage. What is Maxx Crosby’s future with the Raiders? New coach Klint Kubiak meets with star pass rusher on first day The Las Vegas Raiders introduced their new coach on Tuesday, just two days after he helped the Seattle Seahawks hoist the Lombardi trophy as Super Bowl champions. Klint Kubiak had quite the season as Seattle’s offensive coordinator, but different challenges await him in Sin City. Bring Da Bears to Iowa? Bill makes pitch for Chicago Bears stadium Bear down, Iowa: A group of Republican state senators is making a legislative play for Iowa to become the Chicago Bears’ new home. Mark Smith, NFL veteran and Vicksburg native, dies Mark Smith, a Vicksburg native and former NFL player, has died. News of his passing was confirmed Tuesday morning. Post-Super Bowl Power Rankings: Where does each NFL team stand entering 2026 offseason? When I wrote about the Seahawks back in Week 1, I ranked them 19th and admitted I didn’t have a great feel for where they should be placed, arguing they could move up or down “five slots” in short order. It turned to be far more than five spots.
Colts reportedly lose assistant WR coach Brian Bratton to Stanford
According to FootballScoop.com, Indianapolis Colts offensive quality control and assistant wide receivers coach Brian Bratton will be departing to join Stanford University football as their new wide receivers coach. That initial report has since been confirmed by Colts wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne, who was very sad to see Bratton go on social media: Bratton […] That initial report has since been confirmed by Colts wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne, who was very sad to see Bratton go on social media: Bratton will be the latest former Colts coaching staff member to join former Indianapolis retired franchise quarterback Andrew Luck, the Cardinal football program’s general manager, in Palo Alto—as ex-head coach Frank Reich served as Stanford’s interim head coach last year before recently becoming the New York Jets new offensive coordinator under 2nd-year head coach Aaron Glenn. As a former 2x Grey Cup Champion in the CFL during his playing career, and standout at Furman University, Bratton had served as an offensive quality control coach for Indianapolis since 2022—having come over from the collegiate coaching ranks. He recently served on the coaching staff for the East-West Shrine Bowl. It’ll be interesting to see who the Colts hire to ultimately replace Bratton, but they’ve lost a good one apparently. See More: Indianapolis Colts News
NFL Teams that need a quarterback in 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are in a great position. They need a quarterback and they have the No. 1 overall draft pick. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is widely considered the only player at the position who is worthy of being a top pick. So, Mendoza will likely be drafted by the Raiders. Yet, several other teams […] The Las Vegas Raiders are in a great position. They need a quarterback and they have the No. 1 overall draft pick. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is widely considered the only player at the position who is worthy of being a top pick. So, Mendoza will likely be drafted by the Raiders. Yet, several other teams need a quarterback, so the Raiders might get calls about the No. 1 pick. Here is a look at the other teams who need a quarterback, presented in alphabetical order: Arizona Cardinals: Arizona is likely going to cut ties with Kyler Murray, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2019, this offseason. The Cardinals have the No. 3 pick. So, if they want Mendoza, they can offer the Raiders a nice package. Cleveland Browns: Maybe Shedeur Sanders is the answer in 2026 and maybe he isn’t. The Browns will likely look for an upgrade. They have the No. 6 pick in the first round. Indianapolis Colts: Daniel Jones is hurt and a free agent. So, expect the Colts to to explore getting a new quarterback. They may go the veteran route, though. But brining Mendoza back to Indiana will be tempting, surely. However, the Colts don’t have a first-round pick, so they would have to dig deep to get the Raiders interested in a deal. Miami Dolphins: The new-look Miami front office is expected to move on from Tua Tagovailoa. Mendoza is a Miami kid. They could swing big. Miami has the No. 11 pick in the first round. It wouldn’t shock me if they give the Raiders a call. Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings might cut bait on 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, but if they do, they might make it a soft move and bring in a veteran to compete with him. New York Jets: This is a team to watch. The Jets have the No. 2 overall pick and badly need a quarterback. They also have the No. 16 pick and two second-round picks. Plus, they have three first-round picks in 2027. If they Jets fall in with Mendoza, the Raiders might be able to get a huge haul to drop one pick. CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 16: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)Getty Images Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers might try to keep Aaron Rodgers for another year ore they could give second-year player Will Howard a shot. Could they try to swing a deal for Mendoza? I tend to think they may wait to a better quarterback draft class in 2027 before committing to a rookie. Conclusion: I expect the Raiders to draft Mendoza. But there may be some trade options if they want to explore that route. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! See More: Las Vegas Raiders Draft
Dolphins, Browns linked to free agent QB Malik Willis
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 […] 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! What are your thoughts on the Dolphins being linked to free agent quarterback Malik Willis? Do you think he’ll land in Miami if Cleveland or another team comes calling? How do you feel about Quinn Ewers heading into the 2026 season? Let us know in the comments section below! See More: