Miami Gardens, United States– The Miami Dolphins have released wide receiver Tyreek Hill in a series of roster moves aimed at creating salary-cap flexibility ahead of the 2026 NFL season, according to league sources. The decision, reported Monday, ends Hill’s four-year tenure in Miami and makes the eight-time Pro Bowl selection a free agent for the first time in his decade-long career.
Hill’s release was part of a broader restructuring that also included the departures of offensive lineman James Daniels and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, with linebacker Bradley Chubb informed he is expected to be released as well. The moves are projected to clear roughly $23 million in cap space for 2026, potentially rising to about $30 million depending on the timing of Chubb’s transaction.
The Dolphins originally acquired Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 in exchange for multiple draft picks and later signed him to a four-year, $120 million extension. He immediately became one of the league’s most productive receivers, recording consecutive 1,700-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023 before his output declined in 2024 to 81 receptions for 959 yards and six touchdowns.
Hill’s 2025 campaign ended early after he suffered a knee dislocation and torn ACL in Week 4, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. He is set to turn 32 in March and now reaches unrestricted free agency for the first time in his professional career.
Off-field issues also marked portions of Hill’s time in Miami, including multiple lawsuits and a 2024 incident involving Miami-Dade police outside Hard Rock Stadium prior to a regular-season opener.
The roster overhaul reflects a new direction under first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan as the franchise evaluates its long-term structure, including the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who carries a significant cap hit and was benched late last season after throwing a career-high number of interceptions.
With Hill now available, attention has shifted to potential landing spots across the league. Analysts have identified teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers as possible destinations, citing roster needs at wide receiver and Hill’s prior production despite recent injury concerns.
Hill, a five-time first-team All-Pro who led the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns as recently as 2023, is targeting a return for the start of the 2026 season following surgery, according to statements attributed to his representation.
The Dolphins’ sweeping personnel changes signal the beginning of a broader reset as the organization reshapes its roster and salary structure ahead of the upcoming league year.
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