Mobile quarterback out of Liberty who signed a three-year deal with Miami in 2026 after an efficient stretch as a Packers backup.
Malik Willis was a 2022 third-round pick by the Titans out of Liberty before being traded to Green Bay in 2024. He carved out a role as a reliable spot starter and backup for the Packers, going 2-1 in three starts. He signed with the Miami Dolphins in free agency in March 2026.
Path to the league
Willis played college football at Auburn before transferring to Liberty, where he won the 2020 Dudley Award as the top college player in Virginia. The Tennessee Titans drafted him in the third round in 2022, and he was traded to Green Bay in August 2024 for a seventh-round pick.
Career highlights
Over two seasons with the Packers, Willis appeared in 11 games with three starts, going 2-1. He combined to complete 78.7 percent of his passes for 972 yards and six touchdowns with no interceptions, per league reporting, pairing efficient passing with mobility.
2026 outlook
Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins in March 2026, joining the franchise as part of its quarterback room. The deal marked a notable payday for a player who had developed into a trusted backup in Green Bay.
Sources
- NFL.com: QB Malik Willis, Dolphins agree to three-year, $67.5M contract
- ESPN: Malik Willis player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Passing
4 games played▶Passing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | YDS | TD | INT | RTG | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | dolphins | 3 | 49 | 86 | 627 | 1 | 2 | 74.1 | 40.2 |
| 2025 | packers | 4 | 30 | 35 | 422 | 3 | 0 | 145.5 | 93.1 |
| 2024 | packers | 7 | 40 | 54 | 550 | 3 | 0 | 124.8 | 77.3 |
| 2023 | titans | 3 | 4 | 5 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 118.8 | 3.1 |
| 2022 | titans | 8 | 31 | 61 | 276 | 0 | 3 | 42.8 | 13.3 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | dolphins | 3 | 17 | 101 | 5.9 | 1 | 14 |
| 2025 | packers | 4 | 22 | 123 | 5.6 | 2 | 22 |
| 2024 | packers | 7 | 20 | 138 | 6.9 | 1 | 29 |
| 2023 | titans | 3 | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | titans | 8 | 27 | 123 | 4.6 | 1 | 17 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Quarterback
- Group
- offense
- College
- Liberty
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active
Latest news about Malik Willis
All news →Chiefs Beat Dolphins 24-10 in Week 3
Kansas City Chiefs 24, Miami Dolphins 10 at Hard Rock Stadium. Patrick Mahomes went 20 of 24 for 246 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
AI Predicts Every Week 3 Game of the 2026 NFL Season
After a 10-of-16 Week 2 in which two of five high-confidence picks missed, the model picks all 16 Week 3 games, from Michael Penix Jr.'s debut at Lambeau on Thursday to Eagles-Bears on Monday night with Caleb Williams likely out.
49ers Rout Dolphins 35-13 in Week 2
San Francisco 49ers 35, Miami Dolphins 13 at Levi's Stadium. Brock Purdy went 20 of 22 for 287 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Raiders Beat Dolphins 27-13 in Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders 27, Miami Dolphins 13 at Allegiant Stadium. Kirk Cousins went 21 of 30 for 160 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
Malik Willis Impresses in Debut as Commanders' Mariota Exits Injured
Willis led a 93-yard touchdown drive in his lone series for Miami, while Washington's backup quarterback suffered a sprained MCL that's expected to sideline him for the rest of the preseason.
Commanders Beat Dolphins 20-7 in Preseason Week 1
Washington Commanders 20, Miami Dolphins 7 at Northwest Stadium. Athan Kaliakmanis went 6 of 10 for 87 yards.
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