Dolphins may pivot to unexpected veteran QB over Malik Willis

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo | Kyle Terada-Imagn ImagesThe Miami Dolphins kicked off a fire sale earlier this week with the release of four players, including wide receiver Tyreek Hill and edge rusher Bradley Chubb. More releases are expected to be made, and at the top of the list is quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Miami has been heavily rumored to land QB Malik Willis as a potential replacement ever since general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley got to town, but it's possible that his price tag will put the Dolphins out of reach in acquiring him. If that's the case, Miami could opt to just roll with Quinn Ewers and draft a rookie at some point of the 2026 NFL…