The Miami Dolphins didn’t just dip their toes into offseason changes-they cannonballed in. With Jon-Eric Sullivan stepping in as general manager and Jeff Hafley taking over as head coach, Miami wasted no time reshaping the roster in a bold, no-nonsense fashion.
The message? A new era is underway, and no one’s job is safe-not even the biggest names.
Among the most eye-catching moves: the Dolphins parted ways with All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill, two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Bradley Chubb, veteran offensive lineman James Daniels, and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. That’s not just trimming around the edges-that’s a full-on roster reset. All four are now free agents, and naturally, the rumor mill is already churning, with the Washington Commanders emerging as a potential destination for at least a couple of them.
Let’s start with Chubb. Washington’s pass rush took a hit last season, and with a new regime in place under general manager Adam Peters, adding a proven edge presence like Chubb makes sense on paper.
He brings explosiveness off the line and a track record of production when healthy. If the Commanders are looking to bolster their front seven, Chubb is going to be a name worth circling.
But it’s Tyreek Hill who draws the most intrigue-and the most caution.
On the surface, Hill is the kind of player who changes the dynamic of an entire offense. A five-time All-Pro, a Super Bowl champion, and one of the most electrifying playmakers of his generation, Hill’s speed and big-play ability are still feared across the league. Pairing him with Terry McLaurin would give Washington one of the most dangerous receiver duos in the NFL, at least in theory.
But the reality is more complicated.
Hill is approaching his 32nd birthday, and he’s coming off a major knee injury-a torn ACL suffered early in the 2025 season during a brutal collision against the Jets. That injury ended his campaign after just four games and raises real questions about his long-term explosiveness, especially for a player whose game is built on elite speed and quick-twitch movement.
Any team considering Hill will need to do its due diligence with a thorough medical evaluation. This isn’t just about talent-it’s about durability and longevity.
Then there’s the off-field component. Hill has a history of being a volatile presence when things aren’t going well.
Whether it’s cryptic social media posts or pointed comments in the media, he’s not shy about voicing frustration. For a team like Washington, which is in the midst of a cultural and organizational overhaul, adding a player who could potentially disrupt locker room chemistry isn’t a decision to take lightly.
That’s why, despite the name recognition and highlight-reel potential, Hill may not be the right fit for the Commanders’ current trajectory. This isn’t a team that’s just one player away from contending. They’re building something more sustainable, and investing heavily in an aging star with recent injury concerns doesn’t align with that vision.
Financially, it’s another hurdle. Hill will likely command a significant contract, even coming off injury. For a team that needs to be smart with its cap space and invest in multiple areas, committing big money to a receiver with as many question marks as Hill carries is a tough sell.
That’s not to say Hill won’t find a market-he will. If his medicals come back clean and teams believe he still has that game-breaking gear, there will be interest.
But for Washington, this feels like a conversation that might happen behind closed doors and not much further. The risk-reward calculus just doesn’t favor a move like this right now.
As for the Dolphins, this overhaul signals a clear shift in philosophy. Sullivan and Hafley are putting their stamp on the roster quickly and decisively.
Letting go of marquee names like Hill and Chubb isn’t just about cap space or age-it’s about culture, direction, and building a team in their image. And based on how they’ve started, no one should be surprised if more big moves are on the horizon.