Malik Willis enters the 2026 season as the Dolphins’ clear starting quarterback after signing a three-year deal, taking over a rebuilding Miami offense that traded away Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle and now features an inexperienced receiving corps anchored by players such as Malik Washington and rookies. New head coach Jeff Hafley and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik have emphasized comfort with the scheme and chemistry building, yet early indications point to a run-heavy approach featuring De’Von Achane, RPOs, and designed quarterback runs to offset pass-protection and weapons limitations. Willis opened Week 1 with 220 passing yards on 27 attempts amid five sacks, showing mobility but limited volume in a lopsided loss. A tough upcoming schedule and low team win projections further shape expectations around attempt totals and efficiency in a ground-oriented system.