Dolphins Sign QB Malik Willis to 3-Year, $67.5M Deal

Willis, 27, joins Miami after stints with Titans and Packers

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with $45 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Willis, 27, previously played for the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers, and is reunited with new Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley, who was the Packers' defensive coordinator.

Why it matters

The Dolphins' signing of Willis signals a shift in their quarterback plans, as they have released 2020 first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa, taking on a record $99.2 million in dead salary-cap space. Willis is seen as a potential long-term solution at the position for Miami.

The details

Willis was drafted in the third round by the Titans in 2022 and later traded to the Packers ahead of the 2024 season. In 22 career games (six starts), he has completed 67.7% of his passes for 1,322 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. He has also rushed for 405 yards and four touchdowns.

  • Willis was drafted by the Titans in 2022.
  • He was traded to the Packers ahead of the 2024 season.
  • The Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Malik Willis

A 27-year-old quarterback who has played for the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers, and is now joining the Miami Dolphins on a three-year, $67.5 million contract.

Jeff Hafley

The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers while Willis was the backup quarterback there.

Tua Tagovailoa

The Dolphins' 2020 first-round pick at quarterback, who has been released by the team as they move on to Malik Willis.

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