🚨 Deepest Dive: All-New Arrangements Unveiled in Malik Willis' Dolphin Swap Thriller!
Taking a closer look at the Miami Dolphins’ new contract with quarterback Malik Willis.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 27: Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Miami Dolphins and free agent quarterback Malik Willis agreed to a three-year, $67. 5 million contract on Monday as the NFL opened the 2026 free agency negotiating period.
The news of the addition came shortly after news that Miami will release incumbent quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when the new league year officially begins on Wednesday. The Dolphins immediately added their presumed starter to replace Tagovailoa, but what will be the salary cap impact to Willis’ new deal? According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the deal will be kind to the Dolphins in 2026 as the team looks to reset its salary cap this year.
The deal will ramp up in 2027, but the Dolphins now have a year to work out the salary cap impacts for that season. Malik Willis contract details According to Pelissero , the deal includes $45 million guaranteed over the first two years. The contract includes a $22.
5 million signing bonus, while Willis will have a $1. 25 million salary in 2026, a $21. 5 million salary in 2027, and a $20.