The biggest question mark around Miami right now is the quarterback position. With Tua gone, Sullivan brought in a familiar face: former Packers backup Malik Willis.

For the amount of money they gave him, Willis is…an interesting signing. A 3-year, $67.5 million contract with over $40 million guaranteed. Willis has seen limited playing time during his stints in Green Bay and Tennessee. He performed admirably in place of an injured Jordan Love, going 2-1 as a starter with zero interceptions to three touchdowns. The problem is, what is Miami actually getting with Willis? With his limited sample size, it’s hard to tell. But with Miami eating a $99 million cap-loss from releasing Tua, I’d say it was a relatively safe signing.

Grade: B-

Greg Dulcich Returns To Miami

Greg Dulcich was an unsung member of the Dolphins last year. In 10 games, Dulcich reeled in 26 passes for 335 yards and a touchdown, often filling in for an oft-injured Darren Waller. Waller, he is not, but Dulcich provides a decent safety blanket and run blocking option for the Dolphins’ offense. A 78% catch rate on 10 targets a game isn’t bad.

If Dulcich can stay healthy and avoid the injury problems that plagued him in Denver? He’ll be a key veteran piece moving forward.

Grade: C+

Zane Gonzalez In. Jason Sanders Out

Sanders missed the entirety of the 2025 season with a significant hip injury. The Dolphins brought in Riley Patterson, who kicked well in Miami and missed two kicks in 29 attempts. Gonzalez went 19-22 in 2025 with the Falcons and has a lifetime 80.1% kicking accuracy.

My thing is: why deviate from Patterson? A 93% accuracy rate is hard to come by in terms of kicking. Plus, Patterson’s already proved his worth to Miami by being consistent–a word the Dolphins are unfamiliar with. Keeping Patterson would’ve been the smart move, but bringing Gonzalez in isn’t a bad signing, either.

Grade: D

Minkah Fitzpatrick Traded To NYJ

Why? Okay–I understand the importance of draft capital, but trading a 5x Pro Bowler to a division rival for a 7th Rounder is infuriating. Trading Minkah means the Dolphins save $6 million in cap. But is it even worth it?

Sure, Fitzpatrick would command a chunk of change. But he’s earned it. Since the trade that dealt Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh and Fitzpatrick back to Miami, he’s been a stalwart in the secondary. Plus the idea of pairing Fitzpatrick up with Downs was a tantalizing idea. Now the Dolphins have to face a Pro Bowler and twice-removed safety twice a year.

I’m going to chalk this up to being in cap hell following Tua’s departure.

Grade: Ugh.

End Of My Dolphins’ Free Agency Rant

Miami’s in a precarious cap situation thanks to Tua’s cap cut. Miami can still acquire decent talent to field in 2026. The question is: can they draw in free agents with limited cap space?

Who knows. The answer always ends up surprising us in the end.