On Friday night, the Miami Dolphins played their first game of the preseason when they faced off against the Washington Commanders.
They lost by a score of 20-7.
Malik Willis made his debut for the franchise.
NFL World Reacts To Malik Willis’ Miami Dolphins Debut
GettyMalik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins participates in a drill during training camp practice at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 30, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Here’s what people were saying:
Joe Schad: “Malik Willis has led the Miami Dolphins to a 93-yard touchdown drive on his first action as starting QB. Willis was 4-for-5 and had two rushes. Willis demonstrated, arm strength, accuracy, mobility, leadership and confidence. A perfect way to begin the Malik Willis Dolphins era.”
@NFLMemes: “Tua first game with the Falcons: 3/5 22 Yards 39.6 QB Rating 2 Punts Malik Willis first game with the Dolphins: 4/5 43 Yards 102.5 Rating TD on very first drive”
@TheListFinsPod: “Malik Willis has plenty of time, and finds Caleb Douglas deep but the rookie steps out of bounds!”
GettyMalik Willis #2 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass during OTA Offseason Workouts at Baptist Health Training Complex on June 09, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Nicky Smokes: “Malik, aesthetically, looks so much better than Tua. Feels good to have a right handed QB (starting) again.”
Wendell Ferreira: “Malik Willis can sling it.”
Chris Kouffman: “Malik Willis was excellent. Perfect accuracy. Showed the wheels.”
Brandon Liguori: “The #Dolphins are turning it over to QB Quinn Ewers, so it’s one series and done for Malik Willis, who was brilliant.”
GettyMalik Willis #2 and Kevin Coleman Jr. #83 of the Miami Dolphins shake hands during training camp practice at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 30, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Alain Poupart: “Malik Willis likely will finish the night 4-for-5 for 43 and a 102.5 passer rating. And the one incompletion was on Douglas for not making sure his feet in bounds after getting wide open between two spots of a soft zone. Douglas did come back with that crazy catch, but it was going to DPI any way.”
@GhostOfAdamGase: “Watching Malik on a rollout and KNOWING he can actually beat the defensive end to the edge is a completely different experience watching this team.”
Looking At Willis
GettyMalik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Willis was picked in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
He spent two years with the Titans (before the last two with the Green Bay Packers).
The 27-year-old signed with the Dolphins over the offseason.
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