The Miami Dolphins made one of the most shocking roster decisions of the offseason, releasing eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill and officially ending one of the most electric offensive eras in franchise history. Once the centerpiece of Miami’s explosive attack, Hill now enters free agency for the first time in his NFL career—but he does so while recovering from a devastating injury.
Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is currently rehabbing a dislocated knee and torn ACL, a significant setback for a player whose game has always been built around elite speed and sudden explosiveness. The injury not only impacted his availability but ultimately played a major role in Miami’s decision to move on.
Financially, the move makes sense for the Dolphins. By releasing Hill, Miami saves approximately $22.8 million against the salary cap, giving the organization flexibility to reshape its roster moving forward. While the decision may be difficult emotionally, it reflects the harsh business reality of the NFL—especially when injuries and age intersect with massive contracts.
Hill’s time in Miami will still be remembered as one of the most productive stretches by any receiver in team history. After arriving in a blockbuster trade from the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, Hill immediately transformed the Dolphins’ offense.
His peak came during a historic 2023 season, when he caught 119 passes for 1,799 yards and 13 touchdowns, leading the NFL in receiving yards and finishing in the MVP conversation. He averaged an incredible 112.4 yards per game that season, routinely torching defenses and proving nearly impossible to contain.
Over four seasons in Miami, Hill totaled:
- 340 receptions
- 4,733 receiving yards
- 27 receiving touchdowns
- Four Pro Bowl selections with the Dolphins
His ability to stretch the field and score from anywhere made Miami one of the most feared offenses in football.
However, injuries began to take their toll. After recording just 959 yards in 2024, Hill’s availability declined further. In 2025, he appeared in only four games, totaling 265 yards and one touchdown before suffering the severe knee injury that would ultimately change everything.
For Miami, the decision signals a shift toward the future. The Dolphins must now replace not only Hill’s production, but also the defensive attention he demanded every time he stepped on the field.
For Hill, the next chapter is uncertain—but not without intrigue.
Even coming off a torn ACL, Hill’s résumé speaks for itself. He has over 11,000 career receiving yards, 83 receiving touchdowns, and a Super Bowl championship. If he can successfully recover, teams across the league will be interested in adding a veteran with his experience and game-breaking ability.
His release marks the end of a memorable era in Miami—but it may not mark the end of Tyreek Hill’s impact on the NFL.
Now, the question becomes whether one of football’s fastest and most dangerous playmakers can return from injury and remind the league why he was once unstoppable.
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