{
  "id": 14105128,
  "title": "Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley isn't considering benching QB Malik Willis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/dolphins-coach-jeff-hafley-isnt-considering-benching-qb-malik-willis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:11:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-coach-jeff-hafley-isnt-031154751.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Miami Dolphins are currently 0-5 and preparing for a bye week. Coach Jeff Hafley addressed reporters on Monday regarding the possibility of benching starting quarterback Malik Willis for the upcoming Week 7 game. Hafley firmly stated that they would not be benching Willis. He emphasized that Malik is their quarterback and that they need to improve as a team. Willis has had a challenging start, completing 73 of 130 passes for 849 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 68.4, the lowest among all 29 qualifying quarterbacks. Hafley acknowledged the need for the entire team to perform better, highlighting the importance of running the ball effectively and improving various aspects of the offensive game. He expressed confidence in both the coaching staff and his players, assured that they will work together to get better over the course of the season.",
  "summary": "The 0-5 Dolphins enter their bye week searching for answers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dolphins not considering a QB change after Malik Willis struggles vs Bengals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dolphins-not-considering-a-qb-change-after-malik-willis-struggles-vs",
        "published": "2026-10-12T23:08:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}