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The Miami Dolphins may have found their replacement for Tua Tagovailoa on Monday.
The team and free-agent quarterback Malik Willis agreed to a deal, according to multiple reports. Miami announced earlier in the day that they would be parting ways with Tagovailoa after six seasons.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) high-fives fans after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on Dec. 27, 2025. (Kayla Wolf/Imagn Images)
Willis and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a three-year, $67.5M contract, NFL Network reported.
The former Liberty Flames standout will now have a big chance to become a full-time starter in the NFL four years after the Tennessee Titans selected him in the third round of the draft.
Willis’ time with the Titans didn’t quite go according to plan. He entered the organization as Ryan Tannehill’s backup and then had to battle for his job with Will Levis. By the 2024 season, Willis had signed with the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) runs the ball against the New York Giants in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
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He played in 11 games for the Packers, starting three of them. He had 972 passing yards and six touchdown passes while with Green Bay. He served as a backup to Jordan Love, but got a few opportunities to play while Love was out with injuries.
Willis impressed with his performance on the field. He was 18-of-21 for 288 passing yards and three touchdowns as Green Bay fell to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. He also had a touchdown pass and 121 passing yards in an overtime loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 16.
He will likely be in contention for the starting job since the team moved on from Tagovailoa.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) high-fives fans after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on Dec. 27, 2025. (Kayla Wolf/Imagn Images)
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The Dolphins selected Tagovailoa with the No. 5 pick in the 2020 draft. He threw for 18,166 yards and 120 touchdowns in those six years. Miami awarded Tagovailoa a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension before the start of the 2024 season before being cut.
