Overview
- The Dolphins fell to 0-5 after a Week 5 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in which Malik Willis had two interceptions and a lost fumble that hurt Miami’s chances to win.
- Head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters on Monday that the team does not intend to bench Willis and that “Malik is our quarterback,” while also saying the offense must improve.
- Kyle McCord is the rostered backup but has not taken a regular-season snap and was added this offseason after being waived by other teams.
- Willis is under a multi-year contract with roughly $45 million guaranteed, a factor the club cited for patience even as it plans a close review of the position during the bye week.
- The 0-5 start and public pressure to make a change raise the prospect that Miami could use a high 2027 draft pick to help the roster, with names like Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith or a college quarterback being discussed as possible targets.