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Malik Willis Signs $45 M Deal, Scores Three Touchdowns

7/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Quarterback Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes, ran for a touchdown, and signed a $45 million contract at the Miami Dolphins' Friday practice.
Wide receiver Ben Sims caught a 10-yard touchdown while running back Caleb Douglas added a 5-yard score.
Defensive back Alex Austin intercepted quarterback Malik Willis.
Defensive end Zach Sieler sacked quarterback Malik Willis on third-and-goal, also sacked quarterback Quinn Ewers and shared a sack with tackle Kenneth Grant.

History

Historical Context

Dan Marino entered the Dolphins in 1983 and, after a 1993 Achilles injury that ended his season, returned in 1994 to post 4,453 passing yards and 30 touchdowns, earning Comeback Player of the Year. His milestones—becoming the first QB to reach 50,000 yards in 1996—show Miami’s long-standing willingness to invest heavily in elite quarterbacks, a trend echoed by Malik Willis’s 2024 contract.

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Story summary

Quarterback Malik Willis threw two touchdown passes, ran for a touchdown, and signed a $45 million contract at the Miami Dolphins' Friday practice.
Wide receiver Ben Sims caught a 10-yard touchdown while running back Caleb Douglas added a 5-yard score.
Defensive back Alex Austin intercepted quarterback Malik Willis.
Defensive end Zach Sieler sacked quarterback Malik Willis on third-and-goal, also sacked quarterback Quinn Ewers and shared a sack with tackle Kenneth Grant.

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