The Dolphins are making a major move - and it’s a headline-grabber. According to reports, Miami is releasing wide receiver Tyreek Hill, instantly making the All-Pro wideout an unrestricted free agent. The decision clears $22.9 million in cap space for the Dolphins, a significant financial reset for a franchise looking to retool heading into the offseason.
This move had been on the radar for a while, especially after Hill’s 2025 campaign was cut short in brutal fashion. A devastating knee injury in late September - dislocation plus multiple ligament tears - ended his season after just four games.
And it wasn’t your average sprain-and-rehab situation. The severity of the injury has left real uncertainty around Hill’s future on the field.
While he’s now free to sign with any team, it’s unclear when - or even if - he’ll be ready to suit up again. For now, he remains one of the most high-profile free agents on the market, albeit with a giant asterisk tied to his health.
Hill, 31, has had one of the most dynamic careers of any receiver in the modern era. Originally a fifth-round pick by the Chiefs back in 2016, Hill quickly proved he was no ordinary Day 3 selection.
His game-breaking speed and unique ability to stretch defenses made him a nightmare matchup from day one. That early impact earned him a three-year, $54 million extension in 2019, with $35.2 million guaranteed - a deal that solidified his status as one of the league’s premier playmakers.
Then came the blockbuster. In the 2022 offseason, Kansas City traded Hill to Miami, where he inked a massive four-year, $120 million deal.
That contract included a whopping $72.2 million in guarantees, making him one of the highest-paid receivers in NFL history at the time. Hill later agreed to a restructured three-year, $90 million deal ahead of the 2024 season, which still carried $65 million in guarantees.
In 2025, Hill was off to a solid start before the injury derailed everything. In just four games, he caught 21 passes on 29 targets, racking up 265 yards and one touchdown. Even in limited action, his presence was felt - the kind of production most receivers would be happy with over a larger sample size.
Now, the question becomes: what’s next? For the Dolphins, the move gives them flexibility to address other areas of the roster, but it also leaves a major hole in their offense.
For Hill, the road back is uncertain. He’s a free agent, but until there’s clarity on his recovery timeline, teams will proceed with caution.
Still, we’re talking about Tyreek Hill - a seven-time Pro Bowler, a Super Bowl champion, and one of the most electrifying players of his generation. If he can get healthy, there’s no doubt someone will take the chance. But for now, the Cheetah is off the roster and on the market.