Jason McCourty pitches backup QB as Tua Tagovailoa replacement in Miami

by: Nick Kosko 02/10/26 nickkosko59

Now that we are in the NFL offseason, QB Malik Willis is going to be one of the big names to watch as far as familiar faces in new places. The Green Bay Packers’ backup and former third round pick could be an option for the Miami Dolphins.

At least, that’s what former DB Jason McCourty said. Now that Miami pivoted to Packers DC Jeff Hafley as its new head coach, current quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could be on thin ice and not be in South Florida in 2026.

Willis, since his two-year stint with the Tennessee Titans, has shown noticeable improvement in Green Bay whenever he had to fill in for an injured Jordan Love . Hafley could very well reunite with him in warmer conditions, no?

“Doesn’t look like Tua Tagovailoa is going to be back, I’m assuming this,” McCourty said on Get Up . “I would say if you’re Jeff Hafley, you just spent the last two years going against Malik Willis every single day in practice and running the scout team. You’ve got to see his development there under LaFleur. Why not bring him over as a free agent and see what he can do with your offense with Bobby Slowick as the offensive coordinator?”

Willis has six starts under his belt in four seasons, going 3-3. Overall, with his starts and game appearances (22), Willis has 1,322 yards, six touchdowns, three interceptions, a 67.7% completion percentage, 405 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.

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