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Miami Dolphins will not bench Malik Willis following off week

The Miami Dolphins will maintain confidence in rookie quarterback Malik Willis despite a shaky start to the season, with head coach Jeff Hafley confirming no plans to bench him during their upcoming bye week. Willis, who has struggled with turnovers—including two interceptions and a fumble in the team’s most recent 31-24 loss—will remain the starter when the Dolphins return to face the New York Jets in Week 7.

Hafley emphasized that Willis is the team’s quarterback for now, though he acknowledged the need for improvement across the offense, from receivers and tight ends to offensive line protection. The coach framed the challenges as a collective effort, stressing that the entire team must elevate their performance to compete at a higher level.

With Miami’s fanbase growing restless amid another quarterback uncertainty, Hafley’s patience-focused approach contrasts with the franchise’s long history of quarterback turnover since Dan Marino’s retirement over two decades ago.

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