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The Miami Dolphins may have found their replacement in Tua Tagovailoa on Monday.
The team and free agent quarterback Malik Willis have reached an agreement, according to multiple reports. Miami announced earlier today that it would part ways with Tagovailoa after six seasons.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) gives fans a high-five after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025. (Kayla Wolf/Imagn Images)
Willis and the Dolphins agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, NFL Network reported.
The former Liberty Flames star 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 exactly go as planned. He came into the organization as Ryan Tannehill’s backup and then had to fight for his job with Will Levis. For the 2024 season, Willis signed with the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) runs the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 16, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
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He played in 11 games for the Packers and started three of them. He totaled 972 passing yards and six touchdown passes while in Green Bay. He served as Jordan Love’s backup, but received few opportunities to play while Love was injured.
Willis impressed with his performance on the field. He was 18 of 21 with 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 the running for the starting job since the team moved on from Tagovailoa.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (2) gives fans a high-five after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025. (Kayla Wolf/Imagn Images)
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The Dolphins selected Tagovailoa with the No. 5 pick in the 2020 draft. He totaled 18,166 yards and 120 touchdowns over those six years. Miami gave Tagovailoa a four-year contract extension worth $212.4 million before the start of the 2024 season before firing him.
