The Miami Dolphins are wasting no time reshaping their roster under the new regime, and Monday morning brought a wave of headline-making decisions - none bigger than the release of star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
Hill, who turns 31 on March 1, is working his way back from a season-ending knee injury suffered back on September 29 against the New York Jets. The injury was a serious one - a torn ACL that required surgery and ended what had been another dynamic campaign for the explosive wideout.
Hill’s departure marks a major turning point for the Dolphins. Acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2022 season, Hill was given a four-year, $120 million extension that, at the time, made him the highest-paid wide receiver in the league. His deal was set to run through 2026, but with a projected $51 million cap hit looming, Miami opted for a clean break.
This move doesn’t happen in a vacuum - it’s part of a broader roster shake-up. The Dolphins are also releasing two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Bradley Chubb, along with offensive lineman James Daniels and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
These are not fringe players. Chubb, in particular, was expected to be a cornerstone of the defense after Miami traded for him and signed him to a hefty extension.
Injuries have played a role in his limited impact, but his release still signals a significant shift in how this front office views its long-term core.
For Hill, the move comes at a tough time. He was still producing at an elite level before the injury, and even at 31, his speed and field-stretching ability remain rare commodities. But the combination of age, injury, and a massive cap number made the decision a financial one as much as a football one.
This is a Dolphins team clearly looking to reset. Whether it’s about creating cap flexibility, building around younger talent, or simply trying to retool after another year that fell short of expectations, Miami is making bold moves early. And with free agency and the draft still ahead, this likely won’t be the last big headline out of South Florida.
The message is clear: the Dolphins are turning the page - and doing it with conviction.