Malik Willis has transitioned from being a backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers to securing a starting position with the Miami Dolphins. His new three-year contract is notable for its financial details, which underscore his significant value to the team.
Contract Overview
Willis’s contract is valued at approximately $22.5 million annually. Here are the key components:
- Signing Bonus: $22.5 million
- Base Salary (2026): $1.25 million, fully guaranteed
- Base Salary (2027): $21.5 million, fully guaranteed
- Offseason Roster Bonus (2028): $2 million
- Base Salary (2028): $20.5 million
Contract Structure
This agreement represents a solid two-year commitment, with a total payout of $45 million. The contract includes a third-year option, which is contingent on a $2 million trigger that occurs on the third day of the league year.
The average salary of $22.5 million per year positions Willis among the higher earners in the league, falling within the expected range of $20 million to $25 million. His rise as a starter is an important milestone in his career.
