The Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins both need to hit the reset button at the quarterback position in 2026.

The tenures of Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa proved unsuccessful and are now winding down, and the expectation is both will be playing elsewhere in 2026.

First things first, the Dolphins and Cardinals will look to trade their quarterbacks, but if no deal can be found, it’s logical to think either one could be cut.

No matter how the Cardinals and Dolphins part ways with their quarterbacks, they will need to explore their options for a replacement via trade, free agency and the draft, as Miami will be left with Quinn Ewers and Arizona will only have Jacoby Brissett as a viable starting option.

In the opinion of USA TODAY’s Nate Davis, Green Bay Packers quarterback and pending free agent, Malik Willis, is the best fit for both teams.

Here’s what Davis said about Willis, who is projected by Spotrac to make over $35 million annually in a two-year deal:

He could be this year’s version of Justin Fields − a quarterback with intriguing skills but limited experience who can nevertheless capitalize financially given the high demand but low supply at his incomparably critical position. Willis, 26, has far fewer NFL reps than Fields but really impressed while filling in as a spot starter for the Green Bay Packers the past two seasons, completing nearly 80% of his passes while throwing six TDs and zero INTs. In addition to a 134.6 passer rating, Willis can also move like a tank. Keep an eye on the Dolphins, who just plucked their new GM (Jon-Eric Sullivan) and coach (Jeff Hafley) from the Pack, as a potential buyer.

Best fits: Dolphins, Cardinals

After looking like a bust with the Tennessee Titans, Willis dazzled in his limited opportunities as the Packers’ backup behind Jordan Love.

Over 11 games (three starts), Willis showed he can make all the throws en route to completing a ridiculous 78.7% of his passes for 972 yards and six touchdowns to zero interceptions while running for 261 yards and another three scores.

Those numbers weren’t just luck, either. Anyone who watched Willis knows he passed the eye test and the hype surrounding him is warranted.

Now, nobody is saying Willis is a proven starter at this point, but what he has shown will be enough to attract a strong market in free agency.

If we had to choose between the Cardinals and Dolphins, we would put our vote in for Miami thanks to Willis’ connection to head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, both of whom were in Green Bay with Willis.

But we certainly wouldn’t rule out the Cardinals, who have a much better cap space situation with $39.1 million to work with as compared to Miami’s $3.1 million.

Sign us up for Willis to Miami, though.

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