Miami Dolphins Earn High Praise for Prized Free Agency Signing

It’s a whole new vibe in South Beach after the Miami Dolphins moved on from general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel. The new regime, led by GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, has wasted no time putting its fingerprints all over this franchise. It all started with trimming Tua Tagovailoa from the roster, even if it meant a record-setting $99 million dead cap charge for the 2026 NFL league year.

The moves that have followed have been just as notable, with the Dolphins releasing a pair of Pro Bowl players in Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb. They’ve also traded a pair of Pro Bowlers, sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a lottery scratch-off, and getting top value for Jaylen Waddle . Now, it’s time to rebuild this thing from the ground up.

One of the most challenging aspects in the aftermath of moving on from one franchise QB in Tagovailoa, was how the Dolphins would find their next solution under center. It didn’t take long. The Dolphins signed one of the top free agent quarterbacks available, inking Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.

5 million contract, worth $45 million guaranteed. The decision is sure to draw criticism from football critics all throughout the industry. Yet, some absolutely loved the move for Miami.