The Miami Dolphins are on the verge of having a pivotal offseason ahead with the roster. Miami hired Jon-Eric Sullivan as the new general manager and Jeff Hafley as the new head coach. They both came over from the Green Bay Packers organization. There is also a good chance that the Dolphins also move off of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason in a trade or a release.
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Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talk prior to a game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
If Miami decides to move off of him, one potential name to watch out for is quarterback Malik Willis. He is a free agent and was the backup quarterback in Green Bay last season for quarterback Jordan Love. Willis is not only going to demand interest from the Dolphins, but he is also going to gage interest from other quarterback needy teams as well.
PFF Suggests That the Miami Dolphins Sign QB Malik Willis This Offseason
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Ravens defeated the Packers 41-24.
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Profootballfocus.com writer Bradley Locker thinks that the Dolphins are going to trade Tua to the New York Jets this offseason. He also thinks that Miami should sign Willis in free agency as well at the quarterback position. Locker said,
“The Dolphins’ new leadership core is now operating, with both general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley arriving from Green Bay. It’s only sensible that the team’s next quarterback would also follow from the Packers.
Over the last two years, Willis displayed potential when given opportunities asJordan Love’s backup. Across 314 snaps, the former third-round pick registered an 85.8 overall PFF grade with five big-time throws and only one turnover-worthy play. He’s also showcased his dual-threat ability with an 80.4 PFF rushing grade.
The 26-year-old Willis could be in real demand this offseason as a young, high-upside option on a shorter-term and cheaper contract. Maybe no team seems better-positioned to land him than the Dolphins, who desperately need to shed Tagovailoa’s pay while upgrading under center.”
Willis in limited action with Green Bay last season completed 30-of-35 passes (87 completion percentage) for 422 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 123 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns, along with averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Willis had a good running game and wide receiver core in Green Bay. He is going to need the same help in Miami if he is going to be just as successful with them.
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