Tyreek Hill is one of the best wide receivers in modern NFL history, and the eight-time Pro Bowler has been with the Miami Dolphins for the last four years.
However, Hill suffered a season-ending injury that led to him playing in just four games this past season. Now, he’s been released.
NFL World Reacts To Miami Dolphins Releasing Tyreek Hill
On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news that the Dolphins will release Hill.
Via Schefter: “Sources: Miami’s eight-time Pro-Bowl WR Tyreek Hill is being released. Hill turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a dislocated knee and torn ACL, and now will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NFL career. His release will save the Dolphins $22.8 million against the salary cap.”
Sources: Miami’s eight-time Pro-Bowl WR Tyreek Hill is being released. Hill turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a dislocated knee and torn ACL, and now will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NFL career.
His release will save the Dolphins $22.8 million… pic.twitter.com/xK1UGfsWyg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 16, 2026
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Jordan Schultz: “The #Dolphins release Tyreek Hill, an 8x Pro Bowler, as they continue to clean house under their new regime.”
The #Dolphins release Tyreek Hill, an 8x Pro Bowler, as they continue to clean house under their new regime. https://t.co/CC2KShHuvP
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 16, 2026
Schefter: “Tyreek Hill’s career with the Dolphins: 🏈54 games 🏈340 receptions 🏈4,733 receiving yards 🏈28 total TDs 🏈2x First-Team All-Pro 🏈Voted the NFL’s No. 1 player in the Top 100 after the 2023 season.”
Tyreek Hill’s career with the Dolphins:
🏈54 games
🏈340 receptions
🏈4,733 receiving yards
🏈28 total TDs
🏈2x First-Team All-Pro
🏈Voted the NFL’s No. 1 player in the Top 100 after the 2023 season. https://t.co/8a93ScU72F— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 16, 2026
@DolphinsTalkTom: “Tyreek Hill’s back to back 2022/2023 seasons are arguably some of the best in league history. He’s also arguably the greatest #PhinsUp receiver as well, statistically. Phins free up some cash in the release. Good luck @cheetah 🫡”
Tyreek Hill’s back to back 2022/2023 seasons are arguably some of the best in league history. He’s also arguably the greatest #PhinsUp receiver as well, statistically.
Phins free up some cash in the release.
Good luck @cheetah 🫡
— Tom Ernisse (@DolphinsTalkTom) February 16, 2026
@DamonAmendo: “Was watching highlights of Chiefs Era Tyreek Hill – truly video game stuff. He got paid in Miami but hard not to wonder what his resume would’ve looked like in KC. 2-3 more rings. A dozen more iconic games/playoff moments on his plaque. It would’ve been a legendary career.”
Was watching highlights of Chiefs Era Tyreek Hill – truly video game stuff. He got paid in Miami but hard not to wonder what his resume would’ve looked like in KC. 2-3 more rings. A dozen more iconic games/playoff moments on his plaque. It would’ve been a legendary career.
— Damon Amendolara (@DamonAmendo) February 16, 2026
Hill was the 165th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
He spent the first six years of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl in 2019-20.
Dolphins releasing WR Tyreek Hill. (via @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/2P5kQHX4rb
— NFL (@NFL) February 16, 2026
The Dolphins last made the NFL playoffs in 2023-24, and the Dolphins ranked 27th in PFSN’s Defense Impact with a 67.6 rating.
