The Miami Dolphins’season came to a frustrating end on Sunday with a 32-20 loss to the New York Jets, officially eliminating them from playoff contention. The defeat not only capped off a disappointing season but also raised eyebrows after star wide receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential departure from the team.
Hill, who did not play during the Dolphins’ final two possessions, expressed his frustration in the locker room postgame. “This is my first time not making the playoffs,”Hill said.“I have to do what’s best for me and my family-if that’s here or somewhere else. I’m about to open that door for myself… I’m out, bruh. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for my career.”
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The Pro Bowl wide receiver, known for his electric playmaking abilities, finished the 2024 season with just 959 receiving yards and six touchdowns-his lowest production since joining the Dolphins in 2022. Sunday’s game against the Jets exemplified his struggles, with Hill managing only two catches for 20 yards.
While head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Hill’s absence in the fourth quarter was not due to an injury, he declined to comment on Hill’s postgame remarks. “It’s not the time to make rash judgments,”McDaniel said.“We’ll have conversations this week and find clarity.”
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Adding fuel to the fire, Hill posted a cryptic message on social media that seemed to bid farewell to Dolphins fans. “Love fin nation blessing yall opened doors for the Hill family forever,” he wrote on X.
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The Dolphins’ loss was compounded by scoreboard updates from other games. A Denver Broncos blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs dashed Miami’s playoff hopes, leaving players, like veteran Calais Campbell, playing “for the love of the game.”
Hill’s frustrations punctuated a season that saw Miami post a losing record for the first time under McDaniel, despite a roster filled with talent.
Hill, who restructured his contract earlier this year, has two years remaining on his deal, which includes $106.5 million in guaranteed money. Whether he pushes for a trade or reconciles with the Dolphins remains to be seen.
For now, Miami’s leadership, including McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier, will return for 2025, according to a statement from owner Stephen Ross. Stability at the top could help the team navigate what could be an offseason of significant change.
