Malik Willis Signs with Dolphins, Browns Scramble

0:00On March 9, NFL free agency kicked off unofficially on Monday, with players able to agree to deals that can't be signed until Wednesday. Cleveland Brown's fans hoped to land a veteran quarterback, but their top target, Malik Willis, just signed elsewhere. The former Green Bay Packers backup agreed to a three-year contract, with the Miami Dolphins worth $67.5 million, including $45 million fully guaranteed. This move here, right as the Dolphins posted farewell messages to two atago by Loa, signalling a full reset at quarterback. Miami's new head coach, Jeff Hathley, spent two years watching Willis up close as Green Bay's defensive coordinator, making the fit a natural one. Brown supporters feel distinct, since Willis have been linked to Cleveland all off-season. With him off the board, the team now eyes other veterans like Gardner Mintchew, or possibly trades for players such as Anthony Richardson, or Mac Jones. Shadour Sanders showed promise late in the 2025 season, and has been building a connection

1:01with new head coach Todd Munkin. He's young, affordable, and likely sticks around to compete with DeShawn Watson in training camp. For now, the Brown's quarterback battles shapes up between those two. Leaving fans to wonder if free agency will deliver another surprise before the Dust