The Miami Dolphins (8-9) simply barely missed out on the playoffs this season, ending 10th in the AFC after coming 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 taking part in 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 critical about leaving till he appeared to substantiate his intentions with a post on X shortly after.
The ultimate straw for Hill seemed to be when he realized that Miami’s probabilities of making the playoffs had been shot in the course of the recreation.
He informed reporters he appeared up on the scoreboard and noticed Kansas Metropolis was shedding late, alluding to that being why he pulled himself from taking part in with a supposed wrist harm. A Chiefs victory paired with a Dolphins win would’ve seen Miami into the ultimate AFC playoff spot.
Hill completed the yr with 939 yards and simply six touchdowns, solely the second time in his career he is accrued below 1,000 receiving yards. It must be famous beginning quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed five 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 lots.”
Head coach Mike McDaniel stated in his post-game information convention that he was informed 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 current contract runs by the 2026-27 season, and there’s no escape hatch till after subsequent season.
Nonetheless, groups and followers alike might be monitoring the state of affairs with nice curiosity, as Hill continues to be a playmaker who can enhance an offense exponentially.
