The High Risks And Rewards Of Dolphins QB Malik Willis
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 27: Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesThe Miami Dolphins parted ways with former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason and now have a new QB1 in former Green Bay Packers backup Malik Willis.
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Willis received a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Dolphins, with $45 million guaranteed. However, a limited NFL sample size makes it reasonable to say this is a boom or bust type of situation for Willis in Miami.
The Pros And Cons Of The Miami Dolphins Signing Malik Willis
Willis was drafted in the third round by the Tennessee Titans in 2022, but it was a project that went to the wayside and had subpar results. Willis was 35-of-66 (53% completion rate) in Tennessee for 350 yards with three interceptions. However, things got better for Willis after being traded to the Packers in 2024. Willis appeared in 11 games for Green Bay, as well as going 2-1 in three starts. Willis’ completion percentage went up to 78.7% in Green Bay, going 70-of-89 for six touchdowns with zero interceptions. Willis also added 261 rushing yards with three scores.
There’s no doubt that Willis’ production was elite in Green Bay, but is it sustainable? Further, was his success a byproduct of Packers head coach Matt LaFleur’s scheme?
LaFleur is considered one of the brightest offensive minds in football, and whether Willis can have the same type of production with Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is an uncertainty. The Dolphins depth at receiver also took a hit after trading No. 1 wideout in Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. In short, there are many factors out of Willis’ control that will dictate how he fares in 2026 and beyond.
Despite all the unknowns that come with Willis, what is known is he’s an incredible dual-threat athlete and possesses elite arm strength.
“I see a guy who has crazy arm strength,” new Dolphins receiver Jalen Tolbert said, per the Miami Herald. “He loves to improvise. He’s going to run with his legs, try to look for a play, extend the play. A smart guy as well.”
Tolbert went on to say that Willis has learned how to be a pro and what not to do.
“I think he has an opportunity in front of him, and I know that he’s ready for it. I’m looking forward to being able to be by his side and help and be there for him, be a reliable person for him.”
The main reason Willis received the contract he did from the Dolphins resides in his game film with the Packers where he consistently made every throw asked of him. Willis’ arm strength is what’s always mentioned first, but he also displayed good touch as well.
“He can make any throw on the planet,” Matt LaFleur in December, per Dolphins team reporter Travis Wingfield. “I’d put him up against anybody.”
Willis might have the strongest arm a Dolphins quarterback has had since the days of Dan Marino. And his scrambling prowess brings a dimension to an offense many other teams could only dream to have. Willis could become the total package at quarterback, which makes the Dolphins signing him either all the more rewarding, or risky.