Miami Dolphins Discussion: What Does He Have To Do Edition

TL;DR

The Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis to a surprising three-year, $67.5 million-a-year deal during the 2026 NFL free agency. The team is now focused on what Willis needs to demonstrate this season to secure his position as the long-term starting quarterback.

Key points

Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis during 2026 NFL free agency
Willis's contract is worth $67.5 million per year
Dolphins are evaluating Willis as their long-term quarterback
Team may consider drafting a quarterback if Willis fails
Discussion centers around Willis's performance this season

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 27: Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images One of the bigger surprises of the 2026 NFL free agency period was our Miami Dolphins signing Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million-a-year deal. The surprise does not come from the fact that a team that had already signaled it was going to move away from its previous starting quarterback might be interested in the player widely considered the top free-agent quarterback available, especially given the new front office and coaching staff’s familiarity with him. The presumed amounts that Willis would demand on the open market ranged from 20 million per year to 40 million. The assumption was that this team had such dire cap issues that they would be lucky to sign their 2026 NFL Draft class, let alone one of the top free agents on the market. The discussion surrounding Willis is now somewhat centered around what he must show to convince the new front office that he’s the long-term answer at quarterback, given that any massive failure by him this coming season would likely give the team a top first-round pick in a draft that will be much deeper at quarterback than this recent past draft. Now that Malik Willis is clearly the intended starting quarterback going into the 2026-2027 NFL season, this evening’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is: **What does, in your opinion, Malik Willis need to do this coming season to convince you as a Miami Dolphins fan that he is the answer at starting quarterback going forward, and that there is no need to even consider at quarterback next draft even if the team winds up with a top 5 pick?** Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

Q&A

What does Malik Willis need to prove to the Miami Dolphins this season?

Malik Willis needs to show consistent performance and leadership to convince the Dolphins' front office that he is the long-term solution at quarterback.

How much is Malik Willis's contract with the Miami Dolphins worth?

Malik Willis signed a three-year deal worth $67.5 million per year with the Miami Dolphins.

What are the implications if Malik Willis fails this season?

If Malik Willis fails to perform, the Dolphins may secure a top first-round pick in the upcoming draft, which could lead them to consider drafting another quarterback.