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A look at five quarterbacks—Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa and Malik Willis—whose careers could reinvent themselves with new teams, coaches and circumstances, following Sam Darnold’s reclamation arc.
Dan Orlovsky pitches a bold idea for the Dolphins to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite signing Malik Willis and moving off Tua, arguing the rookie could fit Miami’s offense and timeline; the take has sparked debate, with critics pointing to Willis’ limited pro experience and the roster’s many gaps, and some suggesting a veteran QB instead, underscoring Miami’s aggressive, high-risk approach to overhauling its quarterback room.
With Tua Tagovailoa out, Malik Willis takes the reins and the Dolphins shift to a more traditional, patient passing attack; Jaylen Waddle is set to benefit from Willis’ longer pocket and dual‑threat threat, likely boosting yardage and catch quality even if overall reception totals don’t explode.
Miami signs Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million deal with $45 million guaranteed and a $22.5 million signing bonus, betting he can become a productive starter for a retooled offense. Analyst Quincy Avery predicts Willis will emerge as one of the league’s top running quarterbacks and a dynamic passer, with the team using designed runs to open up the passing game under the Dolphins’ new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley after releasing Tua Tagovailoa.
Opening day of 2026 free agency delivered a mix of smart upgrades and bold gambles: Kansas City added Kenneth Walker III to energize its offense, Buffalo acquired DJ Moore to boost its downfield attack, and the Rams traded for Trent McDuffie and extended him to fortify the secondary; the Dolphins signed Malik Willis as a high‑upside quarterback option, the Raiders handed Tyler Linderbaum a jaw‑dropping center contract, and Atlanta brought in Tua Tagovailoa on a low‑risk one‑year deal while Carolina committed big money to Jaelan Phillips; Cincinnati added Bryan Cook to shore up the back end, and Indianapolis re-signed Alec Pierce as roster reshaping continues.
NFL+ showcases a star-studded set of replays for notable 2026 offseason movers, including Malik Willis to the Dolphins and other big signings such as Kenneth Walker III to the Chiefs, Mike Evans to the 49ers, Rico Dowdle to the Steelers, Travis Etienne to the Saints, Isaiah Likely to the Giants, DJ Moore to the Bills, Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens, and Tua Tagovailoa to the Falcons. The piece highlights specific games that illustrate each player's upside on their new teams, with a reminder that NFL+ Premium provides full and condensed game replays, RedZone, and more.
Five free-agent signings are highlighted for their strong schematic fit: Malik Willis to the Dolphins at QB with a move-friendly system, Kenneth Walker III to the Chiefs to boost outside-zone runs, Mike Evans to the 49ers to sharpen middle-field throws, Wan'Dale Robinson to the Titans as a reliable third-down weapon, and Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders as a top center to anchor outside-zone blocks and pass protection.
Day 2 of the Dolphins’ free-agency push included signing kicker Zane Gonzalez after passing on Sanders and Patterson, and adding quarterback Malik Willis, whose upside has drawn praise from pundits despite a small sample. Willis’ $22.5 million per year contract with $45 million guaranteed signals a high-upside bet, while cap space remains tight (about $1.8 million over the cap) as Miami eyes additional moves.
The Miami Dolphins have reportedly spoken with Green Bay Packers free-agent WR Romeo Doubs as they search to remake their receiving corps after parting with Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Doubs, who turns 26 in April, has career numbers of 202 receptions for 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns in 60 games with the Packers, and he totaled 55 receptions for 724 yards and 6 TDs in 2025. If signed, he’d join Jaylen Waddle to form a potent Miami duo, with De’Von Achane at running back and Greg Dulchich at tight end. The article notes cap-space concerns for the Dolphins and mentions interest in Kendrick Bourne, plus the possibility of creative contract structures to keep immediate cap hits manageable, with a nod to Malik Willis’ controversial tie to Miami as context.
Quarterback Malik Willis signs with the Miami Dolphins after the start of free agency, citing his familiarity with new head coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan from their Green Bay tenure and valuing the stability and growth they’re building in Miami.
The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67 million deal, signaling a rebuild led by new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley who worked with Willis in Green Bay. The move bets on Willis's arm, mobility and leadership despite limited NFL experience, rejecting a tank-for-Arch approach and aiming to build around a developing QB while cleaning up prior cap chaos.
Free agency moves have Malik Willis headed to the Dolphins, keeping Jacoby Brissett in the mix to start for Arizona next season. The Cardinals are also weighing veteran options like Gardner Minshew, with Kedon Slovis in the quarterback picture, and Kendrick Bourne possibly joining the receiving corps; none of the switches become official until the signing window opens and players pass their physicals.
The Miami Dolphins signed former Packers backup Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with $45 million guaranteed on the opening day of NFL free agency, signaling a QB competition after parting with Tua Tagovailoa, who was released with a league-record dead cap and later tied to the Atlanta Falcons. Willis, who backed up Jordan Love in Green Bay, reunites with Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley and will compete with Quinn Ewers to lead an offense featuring De’Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle.
Miami reportedly signed Malik Willis to a three-year deal with a payout around $45 million over the initial two years, featuring a $22.5 million signing bonus and guaranteed base salaries, effectively making him the Dolphins’ starter with a team option and a $2 million trigger for year three.
The Miami Dolphins have signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with $45 million guaranteed, reshaping the quarterback market as other top names like Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, and Aaron Rodgers remain in play.