Malik Willis Signs with Miami, Browns Avoid Risk

0:00On March 9th, Malik Willis wasted no time in free agency, signing a three-year deal worth $67.5 million with the Miami. Dolphins, including $45 million fully guaranteed. The Cleveland Browns had been linked to him over the past month. Due to their ongoing quarterback struggles, but he agreed to the contract less than an hour into the NFL's legal tampering window. This quick move might actually work out better for the Browns. Willis only started three games in two years with the Green Bay Packers across 11 appearances, making his price tag a huge gamble, especially for. Miami, after their massive dead cap hit from cutting Tua, toggle Veloa. Fans might feel a bit let down at first, but the risks were clear with the Browns already locked into Dishon Watson's massive contract. Adding another high salary quarterback could have strained their cap even more under General Manager Andrew Berry. Looking ahead, Cleveland has smarter paths forward. They could target veterans like Kyler Murray or Tuatago Veloa on low prove it

1:04deals to boost the room without breaking the bank or stick with, Shadour Sanders, and build around his growth with a stronger supporting cast. In the end, passing on such an unproven option keeps the Browns flexible for a deeper draft in 2027 or other low-risk moves that fit. Their situation right now.