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The Dolphins are in the first year of what they are hoping will be a quick rebuild under new head coach Jeff Hafley with Willis at quarterback... The Dolphins are looking toward Willis as their potential franchise quarterback.
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Willis is Miami's franchise QB evaluation; his 2026 performance determines draft strategy.

Malik Willis is the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in their first year of a rebuild under new head coach Jeff Hafley. The Dolphins are positioning Willis as their potential franchise quarterback. The source emphasizes that the 2026 season is built to evaluate Willis—if he plays well, the team has their answer; if he is injured or underperforms, Miami will look to draft a franchise quarterback in 2027. Willis' health and performance directly determine Ewers' playing time and the team's long-term direction.

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