Malik Willis is heading to a new squad after spending the last two years with the Green Bay Packers.
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the free-agent quarterback agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer posted a breakdown of Willis’ deal:
The move comes on the same day the Dolphins announced they’re releasing Tua Tagovailoa, which triggers a sizable dead money hit.
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will have to trim the budget in a big way. Miami is just $4.8 million under the cap, which doesn’t factor in Tagovailoa’s departure or Willis’ arrival.
The latter’s big payday follows two solid seasons with the Green Bay Packers while backing up Jordan Love. In two seasons with the Packers, he had 972 yards and six touchdowns with a 78.8 completion percentage.
Before his time with Green Bay, Willis, a former third-round pick, struggled with the Tennessee Titans. He appeared in 11 games across two seasons, throwing for just 350 yards and three interceptions.
After his time with the Titans, there were, understandably, questions about whether Willis could make it in the NFL. He proved during his time with the Packers that he has what it takes to thrive under center.
Thanks to his play with the Packers, Willis was one of the top quarterbacks on the free agent market in a relatively weak class. The 26-year-old’s projected value ranged from as low as $20 million to as much as $30-plus million.
Ultimately, Willis opted to join the Dolphins, and he’ll look to build off of an encouraging stint with the Packers.
It’s hard to say how high expectations will be for Miami this season after missing the playoffs and firing head coach Mike McDaniel in 2025. It’s certainly a bit of a transition year for the Dolphins, but that won’t stop Willis from trying to lead the team to success.