Overview
- Miami announced it will release Tagovailoa after the new league year begins, using a post‑June 1 designation to split an NFL‑record roughly $99–99.2 million in dead money over 2026 and 2027.
- Reports from NFL Network and others say Miami has agreed to a three‑year, $67.5 million contract with Malik Willis that includes $45 million guaranteed, positioning him as the expected starter.
- Willis reunites with Sullivan and Hafley from their Green Bay tenures after a small but efficient Packers sample, with outlets citing 972 passing yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions across limited action.
- Tagovailoa is owed about $54 million guaranteed for 2026 and, once officially released, can sign elsewhere for the veteran minimum after a late‑2025 benching and a career‑high 15 interceptions.
- General manager Sullivan signaled more quarterback competition ahead with Quinn Ewers the top in‑house option, as Miami manages spending and continues broader roster changes under the new regime.