Tyreek Hill may be sidelined with a knee injury, but he’s still making noise-just not on the field.
The Dolphins’ star wideout hasn’t played since September 29 after tearing multiple ligaments in his knee, including the ACL, and undergoing surgery. While he’s been rehabbing, Hill has remained active on social media, and on Wednesday, he sent a message that raised more than a few eyebrows across the NFL.
Just hours after Miami announced it would bench quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the remainder of the season and hand the reins to rookie Quinn Ewers, Hill took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a cryptic meme: the familiar image of a man flashing a peace sign before vanishing into thin air. No caption, just the emoji. Message received-loud and clear.
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) December 17, 2025
Now, let’s set the scene. The Dolphins were officially eliminated from playoff contention following their Monday night loss to the Steelers.
With three games left and nothing on the line, the team made the call to get a look at Ewers, who now steps into the starting role. It’s a move that signals a shift in Miami’s short-term priorities-and maybe more than that in the long run.
Hill’s reaction? It certainly felt like more than just a casual post.
Whether it was frustration, disappointment, or something deeper, the timing of his message suggests he’s not thrilled with the direction things are headed in Miami. And considering the season he’s had-cut short by a brutal injury-it’s fair to wonder what’s next for one of the league’s most explosive playmakers.
Hill has already hinted that he’ll be having serious conversations with his family this offseason about the possibility of retirement. That’s not a small thing.
When a player of Hill’s caliber starts talking like that, you pay attention. And now, with the Dolphins turning to a rookie quarterback and Hill facing a long recovery, the pieces are in place for a potentially major crossroads.
He’s still under contract with Miami through the 2026 season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll finish it there. A trade?
It’s possible-but complicated. Given the nature of his injury, Hill is expected to be rehabbing well into the offseason, which could limit his options if he does want out.
Still, in a league where star players increasingly have the leverage to force movement, nothing is off the table.
For now, all we have is a meme, a peace sign, and a whole lot of questions. But one thing’s clear-Tyreek Hill’s future in Miami is anything but certain. And as the Dolphins head into an offseason full of unknowns, Hill’s next move will be one of the most closely watched storylines in the NFL.