Malik Willis joined the Miami Dolphins on a three-year contract after the franchise released veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa leaves Florida with a record ninety-nine million dollar dead cap hit following six seasons with the National Football League team. General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan brought in Willis to compete with rookie Quinn Ewers as part of a significant roster overhaul. The decision follows a disappointing 2025 season where the team failed to secure a playoff victory under the previous coaching staff.