The Phinsider on Malik Willis

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With Tua Tagovailoa now a member of the Atlanta Falcons, the Dolphins look to the newly signed Malik Willis to lead the offense. His athleticism is unquestioned, but consistency as a passer will determine whether Miami commits to him beyond 2026 or enters the 2027 draft looking for their next franchise quarterback.

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Willis is Dolphins' 2026 QB; success hinges on passing consistency and scheme fit.

Willis is the newly signed primary quarterback for the 2026 Dolphins following Tua Tagovailoa's trade to Atlanta. His athleticism is unquestioned, but consistency as a passer will determine whether Miami commits to him beyond 2026 or enters the 2027 draft looking for their next franchise quarterback. The Dolphins plan to tailor the offense to his strengths, emphasizing play-action passing, designed quarterback runs, rollouts and moving pockets, deep shots off run action, and quick defined reads that allow him to play fast. The goal is to create an offense that stresses defenses with both Willis's arm and his legs while limiting situations that expose his current weaknesses.

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