Miami Dolphins sign quarterback Malik Willis in multiyear deal

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out, and former Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis is in, the team confirmed on Thursday.

Tagovailoa – the team's primary starter for the last 5 and a half seasons – is being released, the Dolphins said, a move that will result in an NFL-record $99 million dead cap hit.

In his place: Willis, according to the team.

On a news release, the Dolphins said that Willis is entering in his fifth NFL season after spending time with Tennessee and Green Bay.

He's played in 22 career games with six starts, completing 105-of-155 passing attempts for 1,322 yards, six touchdowns, three interceptions and a 98.9 passer rating, along with 74 carries for 405 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

Willis is reuniting with Sullivan and new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley. The trio were all together in Green Bay, a team with whom Willis – widely considered among the top quarterbacks in this free agent class – completed 70 of 89 passes in three games over the last two seasons, throwing for 972 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions.

CBS News Miami confirmed the deal with Willis is for three years and is worth $67.5 million.