{"id":741110,"date":"2026-02-09T21:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/741110\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T21:17:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:17:25","slug":"miami-dolphins-connected-to-dual-threat-qb-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/741110\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Dolphins Connected to Dual-Threat QB Acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We already know the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/miami-dolphins\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Miami Dolphins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Miami Dolphins<\/a> will have a new look and a different feel in 2026. Mike McDaniel is out, and the defensive-minded Jeff Hafley has taken over as head coach. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tua-tagovailoa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tua Tagovailoa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> may not return either, though he is still under contract.<\/p>\n<p>While the team clearly has a decision to make on Tagovailoa, who has a fully guaranteed $54 million salary in 2026, they may decide to pivot in a different direction. If the new-look Dolphins want a new quarterback, there\u2019s one who is starting to make a lot of sense in Miami.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/47852416\/super-bowl-2026-latest-nfl-buzz-news-rumors-free-agency-trades-coaches\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ESPN\u2019s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ESPN\u2019s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler<\/a> named the Dolphins as a \u201cteam he\u2019ll be watching to pursue Malik Willis.\u201d With the Dolphins hiring their general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, and coach Hafley from Willis\u2019s former team, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/green-bay-packers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Green Bay Packers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Green Bay Packers<\/a>, they already have a lot of familiarity with the upcoming free agent. Fowler also named the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/arizona-cardinals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Arizona Cardinals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Arizona Cardinals<\/a> were the other team Fowler mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>Willis, 26, may only have six NFL starts, but he\u2019s expected to be one of the most sought-after free agent quarterbacks available this offseason. The former third-round pick completed 78.7% of his passes for 972 yards, 3 TDs, and no interceptions in three starts with the Packers across the past two seasons. He also ran for 261 yards and three TDs.<\/p>\n<p>Willis may be unproven, but his strong play in Green Bay has some wondering if the dual-threat quarterback could become a star if given a bigger opportunity. Could that chance present itself in Miami, with Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill, plus De\u2019Von Achane?<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/potential-nfl-rule-change-makes-195002964.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Potential NFL Rule Change Makes Blockbuster Trades More Likely;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Potential NFL Rule Change Makes Blockbuster Trades More Likely<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Related Headlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We already know the Miami Dolphins will have a new look and a different feel in 2026. 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