Overview
- Willis agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract and is viewed as the likely starter in Miami, with the possibility of competing with Quinn Ewers.
- Explaining his choice, Willis cited existing relationships with new head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon‑Eric Sullivan from their shared time in Green Bay.
- Miami’s move follows the release of Tua Tagovailoa, a decision that carries roughly $99.2 million in dead money on the salary cap, according to reporting cited by multiple outlets.
- The contract’s average annual value of about $22.5 million came in below some expectations for a starter, drawing praise from some analysts and skepticism from others over Willis’ limited starts and past accuracy concerns.
- In four appearances for the Packers in 2025, Willis posted a 145.5 passer rating with 422 passing yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, as the Dolphins also reshaped the roster by trading Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a seventh‑round pick and re‑signing tight end Greg Dulcich on a one‑year, $3.25 million deal.