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NFL rumors: Why Cardinals, Dolphins are viewed as potential top Malik Willis suitors
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The Miami Dolphins are positioned to potentially pivot at the quarterback position following the recent arrival of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley . Both leaders previously served in the Green Bay Packers organization, where they gained firsthand experience with the development of Malik Willis . According to an NFL rumors report from ESPN, this familiarity makes Miami a primary team to watch as they evaluate their roster after a frustrating 2025 season.
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Willis impressed many evaluators last year while filling in for an injured Jordan Love , completing over 85% of his passes and totaling five touchdowns between the air and the ground.
His growth into a legitimate dual-threat weapon has caught the eye of several franchises looking for a dynamic offensive spark.
According to the same ESPN report, the Arizona Cardinals are also viewed as a top suitor for Willis due to the personal connection between head coach Mike LaFleur and his brother, Matt, who currently coaches Willis in Green Bay .
This intimate knowledge of the quarterback's game could provide Arizona with the confidence to pursue a trade if it can find a path forward.
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However, both the Dolphins and Cardinals face a significant obstacle in the form of massive financial guarantees owed to their current starters, Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray .
Moving these contracts would be a prerequisite for any pursuit of Willis.
While the Cleveland Browns were initially considered a sleeper team for the young passer, their decision to hire offensive coordinator Todd Monken might keep them committed to their current group, including young signal-caller Shedeur Sanders .
The potential movement of Willis comes at a time of peak stability for the Green Bay Packers. The franchise recently secured its long-term future by signing Matt LaFleur , Brian Gutekunst , and Russ Ball to contract extensions.
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This trio has led the team to multiple playoff appearances and has established a reputation for elite player development.
Whether he lands in Miami with Sullivan and Hafley or in Arizona through the LaFleur family connection, Willis is expected to be a major storyline as the 2026 offseason begins to unfold across the league.
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