The NFL‘s new league year is only a few weeks away. With that comes free agency and new deals being handed out left and right.
One of those names primed to get a nice new deal is quarterback Malik Willis. The signal caller market is very thin, which is a big advantage for Willis.
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He will likely have more than one suitor. Here are three teams to keep an eye on as free agency approaches for Willis and the NFL.
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Miami Dolphins
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is shown before their game against the Houston Texans Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The obvious connection here is new head coach Jeff Hafley. The two worked together in Green Bay for two seasons.
In that time, Hafley likely saw Willis up close as he gave his defense looks in practice. Willis got some clear development in Green Bay—something he saw firsthand.
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Will Willis take his talents to South Beach? A familiar face makes comfort a little easier and plus no state taxes is a nice deal to have.
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Atlanta Falcons
Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) is tackled by New Orleans Saints cornerback Quincy Riley (29) in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
This may come as a surprise, but let’s face the facts. Head coach Kevin Stefanski likely wants his pick at quarterback.
The thin market makes it tough for him to have that. What a great prospect that Willis just happens to be a local product out of Roswell.
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Could a home reunion in Atlanta be the move for Willis? He’d have a two time NFL coach of the year, plenty of weapons, and a defense that is on the rise–all in his home state of Georgia.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are in limbo with Aaron Rodgers (again). Will he stay or will he go? They need a plan.
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Pittsburgh also needs to throw a different dart. The well of older QBs isn’t getting them over the hump. Willis could provide a spark and, in general, something different.
The Steelers almost drafted him in 2022 as well. Can they bring Willis to Pittsburgh and correct the wrong pick(ett)? Other analysts seem to agree with this spot as well…
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