The Miami Dolphins (8-9) simply barely missed out on the playoffs this season, ending tenth within the AFC after getting into Week 18 in eighth place.
However regardless of clawing again into the postseason dialog after a number of accidents hampered the roster, one star participant seems to need out of Miami.
Extensive receiver Tyreek Hill informed reporters after the staff’s 32-20 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday that he is “opening the door” on his profession whether or not he continues with the Dolphins or elsewhere.
“I am out bro,” Hill stated (h/t The Miami Herald’s Omar Kelly). “It was nice enjoying right here however on the finish of the day I gotta do what’s finest for my profession.”
Hypothesis flooded the web over whether or not Hill was severe about leaving till he appeared to substantiate his intentions with a put up on X shortly after.
The ultimate straw for Hill gave the impression to be when he realized that Miami’s probabilities of making the playoffs have been shot through the recreation.
He informed reporters he seemed up on the scoreboard and noticed Kansas Metropolis was dropping late, alluding to that being why he pulled himself from enjoying with a supposed wrist damage. A Chiefs victory paired with a Dolphins win would’ve seen Miami into the ultimate AFC playoff spot.
Hill completed the 12 months with 939 yards and simply six touchdowns, solely the second time in his profession he is accrued beneath 1,000 receiving yards. It ought to be famous beginning quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed 5 video games with a concussion suffered in Week 2 and didn’t play Weeks 17 or 18 both.
“It sucks, man, lacking QB1, man,” Hill stated about why this season was disappointing. “It actually hurts so much.”
Head coach Mike McDaniel stated in his post-game information convention that he was knowledgeable Hill made himself unavailable within the fourth quarter and determined to proceed calling performs with who was (h/t ESPN’s Marcel Lewis-Jacques).
It is too early to inform if Hill will request a commerce or launch from the staff. His present contract runs via the 2026-27 season, and there’s no escape hatch till after subsequent season.
However, groups and followers alike will likely be monitoring the state of affairs with nice curiosity, as Hill continues to be a playmaker who can increase an offense exponentially.
