The Miami Dolphins have signaled a significant shift in direction with several high-profile roster changes. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been released by the Dolphins, as reported by ESPN on Monday. This decision comes on the heels of the team’s intent to cut edge rusher Bradley Chubb, along with guard James Daniels and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
Releasing Hill will grant the Dolphins $22.8 million in salary cap relief. At nearly 32 years old, Hill had one year remaining on his three-year, $90 million contract. He faced challenges last season due to a dislocated knee and an ACL tear that sidelined him after just four games, ending his impressive streak of eight consecutive seasons with over 800 receiving yards.
Hill’s impact on the Dolphins since his 2022 trade from the Kansas City Chiefs has been significant. During his four seasons in Miami, he recorded 4,733 receiving yards and 28 total touchdowns, earning a place as a first-team All-Pro twice and proving himself as one of the premier wide receivers in the league.
These roster decisions follow a major overhaul in the Dolphins’ management, with the hiring of Jon-Eric Sullivan from the Green Bay Packers as the new general manager and Jeff Hafley as the new head coach, replacing Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel, respectively. The changes were prompted by a disappointing 7-10 season, marking the Dolphins’ second consecutive year without playoff contention.
Overall, these moves have allowed the Dolphins to clear a total of approximately $66.98 million in cap space, with over $56 million available for the 2026 season. As the team embarks on this new journey, fans will be watching closely to see how these changes impact their competitiveness in the upcoming seasons.