Multiple NFL execs blast Dolphins offseason plan for 2026
The Miami Dolphins have completely gutted their roster, but they signed a veteran quarterback to a three-year deal, which confused some executives.
The Miami Dolphins have undergone massive changes this offseason, bringing in a completely new regime to run things for the foreseeable future and turning over most of their roster for guys on inexpensive one-year deals for the 2026 season. While most of their roster moves have followed the same logic, the signing of quarterback Malik Willis is a bit different, as they gave the former third-round pick a three-year, $67. 5 million contract.
That decision has been questioned by quite a few people around the NFL, including multiple executives who spoke to The Athletic's Mike Sando recently. “To me, this is 2019 all over again,” one exec told Sando. “They should not have signed Malik Willis.
They should have taken the full Tua cap charge in one season. They should have gone with Quinn Ewers and just played out the season. ” Had the Dolphins rolled with Ewers, who led the team to a 1-2 record while completing 66.
3% of his passes for 622 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions last year, they could've completely reset this offseason. Instead, they brought in Willis, who has a 3-3 record as a starter in the NFL, and in 22 total appearances, has completed 67. 7% of his passes for 1,322 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.