Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis and wide receiver Jalen Tolbert are wasting no time creating chemistry on the field.
The Miami Dolphins picked up Malik Willis in what was one of the biggest free agent signings. Though there is no telling how the former Green Bay Packers signal caller will perform as a full-fledged starter, he is wasting no time getting acquainted with wide receiver Jalen Tolbert.
Most teams do not have early-season workouts until early April, which will start preparation for OTAs, which then take place in mid to late May.
That does not stop certain players from engaging in training of their own, often working with coaches who specialize in certain aspects of football. Willis is doing just that, working with renowned quarterback coach Sean McEvoy.
On top of working with McEvoy, Willis is also throwing passes to Tolbert, another free agent acquisition for the Dolphins this offseason.
Willis is seen in the video throwing balls to different receivers, and the zip and accuracy of his passes already look clean. The caption from the video from McEvoy says, "
"Great start to Week 2 down in Jacksonville.. Malik Willis, Jalen Tolbert."
The use of the handshake emoji is between Willis and Tolbert, making it known that the pair is beginning to develop their chemistry with one another.
Tolbert came in from the Dallas Cowboys, where his production had dipped a bit. Following a 2024 season where he brought in a career-high 610 yards and seven touchdowns, the 2025 season saw him only secure 203 yards and one touchdown.
Considering the Cowboys have CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, it is easy to understand why Tolbert's production took a hit.
The good news is that Tolbert has the kind of build for a receiver that the Dolphins have needed for multiple seasons. He is 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, which he has used plenty of and often to go after contested catches.
Willis has the ability to throw the ball downfield with ease and the ability to throw the ball high into the air for receivers like Tolbert to jump up and make a play on the ball. At the very least, he might also draw a pass interference call.
There are a lot of unknowns for this current Dolphins roster, and one of the main ones is how Willis will perform. Even more of a question is how the team will be constructed to support Willis in his first year as the starter.
Tolbert may or may not be WR1, but getting to work with Willis proves that he definitely wants to set himself apart and become a playmaker for Miami.