Ex-Packers QB Malik Willis impresses in Dolphins debut, see highlights


New team, same Malik Willis.

The former Green Bay Packers quarterback played just one series as the new starter for the Miami Dolphins in their preseason opener against the Washington Commanders on Friday, Aug. 14.

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And he displayed similar traits as he did with the Packers over the last couple of years.

He looked poised in the pocket, used his legs when he needed to on scrambles, made a deep throw and led a touchdown drive that lasted 14 plays that stretched 93 yards.

Willis’ final stat line on the night: 4-of-5 passing with 52 yards and a quarterback rating of 102.5, plus two carries.

Sound familiar?

In his last game starting for the Packers in Week 17 last year while filling in for an injured Jordan Love, Willis also led an opening touchdown drive against the Baltimore Ravens. It was a game under the lights before a nationally televised audience that likely further put him on the radar of general managers everywhere.

Jul 31, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) works during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jul 31, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) works during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Willis spent the last two years as Love’s backup and usually rose to the occasion when called upon during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

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His performances put him as one of the top free agents this offseason. The Dolphins signed Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract to take over at QB as the franchise parted ways with former first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa.

The Dolphins are in rebuild mode in 2026 with not only Willis at QB but also former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as the new head coach.

Willis, Hafley and the Dolphins come to Lambeau Field during the regular season to face the Packers in a Week 15 game on Sunday, Dec. 20.

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See the Green Bay Packers free agents in 2026

Quay Walker (upper left, clockwise), Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan were four of the Green Bay Packers’ 20 free agents during the 2026 offseason. Are any of them returning to Green Bay next season?

Scroll through this gallery to see their status and every free agent’s as free agency period opened on Monday, March 9.

(Christian Petersen / Getty Images and Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Malik Willis stats

Here were Willis’ stats in the preseason opener against the Commanders:

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