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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Malik Willis
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NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Willis received 17 of 50 Tier 3 votes as a legitimate starter despite only six starts and 155 career pass attempts. An exec noted his energy and bounce as a passer and runner, suggesting he could ascend to Tier 2 with a couple years. However, a former GM cautioned he could look like a Tier 4 quickly behind Miami's line, and another former GM warned Year 1 has potential to be rough as the team builds infrastructure around him.PositiveRoleNo date
Willis, a 2022 third-round pick from Liberty University, signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Dolphins after parting ways with Tua Tagovailoa. After two unsuccessful seasons with the Tennessee Titans, Willis caught on with the Green Bay Packers, where he shined in relief duty for an injured Jordan Love during the 2024 and 2025 campaigns. The Dolphins believe the similarities between Green Bay's offense and the system run by Mike Shanahan disciple Bobby Slowik will help Willis continue his ascent, though he remains an unfinished product getting his next crack at a starting job in the NFL.