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Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill remains “committed” to the team, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. This assurance comes after Hill’s postgame remarks following the Dolphins’ season-ending loss to the New York Jets raised questions about his future.
Hill expressed frustration after the defeat, saying he needed to prioritize what was best for him and his family, whether that meant staying in Miami or moving elsewhere.
“I’m out, bruh,” Hill said on Sunday. “It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for my career.”
Rosenhaus Dismisses Speculation
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday, Rosenhaus described Hill’s comments as the emotional reaction of a competitor upset by the Dolphins’ failure to make the playoffs.
Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier also addressed the situation earlier in the week, stating he had a positive conversation with Hill, who did not request a trade. Rosenhaus emphasized that Hill’s recent meeting with Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel was productive.
“What you see with Tyreek, it’s very genuine. He wants to win — it’s not good enough for him not to make the playoffs,” Rosenhaus said. “I think at the end of the day, he’s committed to this Dolphins football team,” he said. “I believe Tyreek is a great asset to the Dolphins and I think he’s the last guy people should be worried about in this organization. They have many more worries — Tyreek Hill’s not one of them.”
However, Rosenhaus stopped short of definitively confirming Hill’s intentions, admitting he had yet to discuss the topic directly with his client.
“Let me just say this — I’ve got to have that conversation with Tyreek. I’m not going to speak for him,” Rosenhaus said. “I’m not going to say, ‘He does, he doesn’t.’ That’s a discussion I’m going to have to have with him that I haven’t had yet.”
Playing Through Pain
Hill’s 2024 season was statistically one of the least productive of his career, with 81 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns. Despite playing all 17 games, Hill dealt with a significant injury.
Rosenhaus revealed that Hill broke his wrist during a joint practice with the Washington Commanders in August. Doctors recommended season-ending surgery, but Hill chose to play through the pain.
“We have top wrist doctors saying to Tyreek, ‘You need to get this operated on, you’re going to miss the season,'” Rosenhaus said. “Tyreek says to me and the Dolphins, ‘I’m not going to miss the season, I’m going to play. I want to be there for my team.'”
The injury, which included a torn ligament, worsened during an incident involving Miami-Dade Police before the season opener. Hill confirmed in November that offseason surgery remained an option.
Exit Meeting Clears the Air
Adding to the drama, Hill removed himself from the Dolphins’ Week 18 game against the Jets. McDaniel later addressed the matter during their exit interview, warning Hill that such actions would not be tolerated in the future.
“I think the competitive spirit of his can represent postgame, especially in a season or a game that nobody likes, it can allude to a relationship being one way,” McDaniel said. “I was very direct with him. He was very honest, and it was great terms that we were discussing. Discussed multiple things including, without wavering, that it’s not acceptable to leave a game and won’t be tolerated in the future, and he embraced accountability. I wouldn’t say there’s anything necessarily to fix as much as we had to clear the air in a rough and tumultuous situation.”
McDaniel acknowledged Hill’s competitive nature but made it clear that quitting on the team mid-game was unacceptable.
A Contract That Shows Commitment
Hill has two years remaining on the record-setting extension he signed in 2022, which includes $106.5 million in guaranteed money—the most ever for an NFL wide receiver.
Despite his challenging season, Hill remains a cornerstone for the Dolphins. If his frustrations reflect a desire to win rather than a desire to leave, the team appears optimistic about moving forward with him as a key piece of their future.
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This report used information from ESPN.
