Dolphins releasing five-time All-Pro WR Tyreek Hill in slew of cost-saving moves

For years the speediest, most dangerous deep threat in the NFL, Hill will enter free agency ahead of his age-32 season with 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns on 819 career receptions. He can sign with a team immediately rather than waiting for the start of the new league year in March, but given his age and the seriousness of his injury, it would make sense if Hill took some time to ponder his next move.

Hill had 21 catches for 265 yards and a touchdown on the season when he suffered a dislocated knee and torn ligaments in Week 4.

His time with the Dolphins comes to an end after four campaigns, the first two of which were defined by a dominant aerial assault on the league. After his trade from the Chiefs ahead of the 2022 season, Hill produced two consecutive seasons of 1,700-plus receiving yards, both of which came on 119 receptions, and in 2023 led the league with career highs in both yards (1,799) and receiving TDs (13).

Although it’s unlikely his post-injury future looks anywhere near as dynamic as his past, he will remain an intriguing name for teams regardless of his recovery timeline.

His departure, as well as Westbrook-Ikhine’s release, leaves Miami with two WRs on the roster who contributed catches in the double digits last season: Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington. Cedrick Wilson, who made five starts with 10 appearances in 2025, and D’Wayne Eskridge, who played 13 games, are both pending free agents. There’s also the question of who will be throwing the ball as uncertainty surrounds quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s future.

A massive rebuild of the wide receiver room is officially underway, similar to the Dolphins committing to a pass-rushing facelift by parting with Chubb.

It’s a much-needed step after the Dolphins went from two straight playoff berths to two straight seasons with losing records.

The cap space created Monday puts Miami, which 24 hours ago was an estimated $17.4 million over the cap, in better position to go after a few pieces in free agency to fill the gaps. The Dolphins also hold the No. 11 overall pick in April’s draft.

Gone are several familiar faces from the Mike McDaniel era, soon to be replaced with some new blood in Year 1 of the Hafley-Sullivan regime.