Examining The Malik Willis INVESTMENT Now That Another $20M QB Contract Has Entered The Chat

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🗓️ 18 May 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Miami Dolphins shake up the quarterback landscape—Malik Willis’ new contract puts him side by side with Aaron Rodgers in the 2026 market. Is Miami’s bet on youth poised to outperform veteran experience? Kyle Crabbs spotlights how Willis’ deal stacks up against Rodgers’ latest agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers, exploring the cost-benefit of gambling on an ascending talent versus a future Hall of Famer. Key topics include the Dolphins’ salary cap strategy, the shift in quarterback market values, and rookie impact with names like Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson entering the cash rankings conversation. Crabbs breaks down Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for Miami, shares inside reports on emerging locker room culture, and asks Dolphins fans: which route gives you more hope for the future? Get an inside look at the offseason moves and mindset that could define Miami’s trajectory in the AFC.

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0:00.0	The Miami Dolphins bet in the 2026 quarterback market is a little different looking now that we have another mid-20 million-dollar year contract.
0:16.2	You are Locked-on Dolphins, your daily Miami Dolphins podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:26.7	All right, Miami, welcome to another episode of Locked on Dolphins.
0:30.7	It is your team every day here on the Lackdon Network.
0:33.5	I'm your host, Cownd, Dolphins, co-host of Lackdonaldives, co-host of Lackdon.
0:37.2	Scouting author of Touchdown Miami on Substack NFL Staff, Writer for A to Z Sports,
0:42.5	and the quarterback market shifted a little bit, not at the top, but in the middle class,
0:47.5	which is where the dolphins are currently living, with Aaron Rogers' annual ho-hum, will he won't,
0:54.1	he will-y sign media engagement tour, Pat McAfee appearances, shows up to team facility, doesn't sign a contract.
1:03.7	The whole circus seems like it's wrapped up.
1:07.4	And the Aaron Rogers settlement with the Pittsburgh Steelers has put him squarely in the same
1:14.3	economic bracket as Malik Willis and the Miami Dolphins.
1:19.4	So I thought this is a good time now that quarterback contracts are kind of back in the focus
1:23.5	to get dialed in on where the Dolphins investment with Malik Willis ranks.
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1:40.6	So I want to start with the Rogers reporting and where he was last year because
1:45.7	this is an alternative. Like Pittsburgh was perceived to be a team that could potentially be
1:52.4	in the Malik Willis market. You know, Aaron Rogers played last year for just over $15 million
1:58.3	in cash. So it was a one year, $15 million contract, right?
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