By Jake Boals | May 30, 2026
Key Points
- Malik Willis’s fresh start in Miami: Signed to a three-year, $67.5 million deal, Willis is looking to prove he’s the franchise quarterback the Dolphins have been searching for.
- Greg Dulcich steps up: The former Broncos tight end, now healthy and motivated, is becoming Willis’s go-to target during offseason practices.
- A partnership with potential: For a team in transition, the chemistry between Willis and Dulcich could provide a much-needed spark to the offense.
Willis’s Contract: A High-Stakes Gamble
The Miami Dolphins made headlines this offseason when they signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, betting on his athleticism and potential.
The deal includes:
- $22.5 million signing bonus
- $1.25 million fully guaranteed in 2026
- $21.5 million fully guaranteed in 2027
For a quarterback who spent his early NFL years as a backup with Tennessee and Green Bay, this is a major vote of confidence — and a hefty dose of pressure.
Willis is stepping into an offense that lacks proven wide receivers, making his early training camp connection with Greg Dulcich all the more intriguing.
Who Is Greg Dulcich?
At 6-foot-4, 245 pounds, Greg Dulcich fits the mold of a modern NFL tight end.
A standout at UCLA, where he earned First-Team All-Pac-12 honors in 2021, Dulcich was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round (80th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
His rookie season was promising:
- 33 catches
- 411 yards
- 2 touchdowns
But injuries quickly derailed his career. Over the next two seasons, Dulcich played in just six games, struggling to stay on the field.
In 2024, the Broncos traded him to the New York Giants, where he finished the season with limited opportunities.
When the Dolphins signed him in 2025, it was a chance for Dulcich to hit reset. He delivered his best season since his rookie campaign, recording 26 catches for 335 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.
The OTA Connection
Early signs from OTAs suggest that Dulcich could be a critical piece of Miami’s offense in 2026.
According to Miami Herald reporter Omar Kelly, Dulcich has been Malik Willis’s top target in practice, showcasing his combination of size, soft hands, and polished route-running.
For a quarterback stepping into a full-time starting role for the first time, a reliable tight end can be a lifeline. Dulcich’s ability to average 12.9 yards per catch in 2025 demonstrates his potential to be more than just a safety valve — he could be a legitimate weapon.
Why This Connection Matters
The developing chemistry between Willis and Dulcich is one of the most intriguing storylines of the Dolphins’ offseason.
- For Dulcich: After years of battling injuries, he’s finally healthy and showing the form that made him a top prospect coming out of college.
- For Willis: With a massive contract and the weight of a franchise rebuild on his shoulders, finding a dependable target like Dulcich could be the key to his success.
The partnership between Malik Willis and Greg Dulcich is still in its infancy, and the true test will come when the regular season begins. But the early signs are promising, and the logic behind their connection is undeniable.
Dulcich is a big-bodied, athletic tight end with a proven ability to produce — when healthy. For Willis, he’s shaping up to be the kind of security blanket that every quarterback needs, especially one stepping into the spotlight for the first time.
The Dolphins are betting on upside, and this duo might just deliver.
— Sports Desk | Coverage powered by NFL.com, ESPN, Miami Dolphins Official, and Pro Football Reference
