Tyreek Hill has expressed a strong desire to remain with the Miami Dolphins, openly admitting regret over his comments made following the team’s final game of the season, which hinted at a possible departure. Speaking on the “Up & Adams” show, Hill clarified that he has no intention of playing for any other team, despite his earlier sentiments voiced after the Dolphins were knocked out of playoff contention following their loss to the Jets.
“I love it (in Miami),” Hill asserted. “My family enjoys it here. My kids absolutely relish our mornings at the beach. We are truly in the process of building something remarkable in Miami. We reached the playoffs in our first two seasons, and while this year was challenging, if everyone continues to believe in what Coach Mike McDaniel is establishing and the culture he’s fostering, it’s going to be something beautiful.”
Hill’s frustration was evident when he chose to sit out the second half of the game against the Jets on January 5, after realizing that the team wouldn’t be securing a spot in the playoffs. Reflecting on that disappointment, he remarked, “For me, I have to do what’s best for me and my family, whether that’s here or elsewhere. I’m going to leave that door open for myself.” In a moment of anger, he declared, “I’m out, bro. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I’ve got to do what’s best for my career. … I’m too much of a competitor to just be out there.”
However, on Friday, Hill took the opportunity to retract those earlier statements, acknowledging that he could have handled the situation more gracefully. “I could have obviously handled it better,” he admitted. “In the heat of the moment, I said whatever came to mind, and I fully own that.”
Despite leading the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards the previous season, Hill’s performance dipped in his third year with the Dolphins, finishing with 959 yards on 81 catches. This marked his first season without exceeding 1,000 yards since 2019, when he recorded 860 during an injury-plagued season. Factors contributing to Hill’s decline in production included injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who missed six games in the 2024 season, including the finale against the Jets.
In a bid to mend fences, Hill reached out to several team veterans, including left tackle Terron Armstead, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and running back Raheem Mostert, in addition to offering a heartfelt public apology to his teammates and Tagovailoa. “Tua, he’s my guy — always will be, no matter what,” Hill stated. “I’m sure he understands my frustration; we all want to win … this is my public apology to you, Tua. I love you bro.”
Hill also had a conversation with Coach McDaniel about the situation, which the coach later described as essential for “clearing the air in a rough and tumultuous situation.” Hill expressed regret about putting his coach in a challenging position due to his prior remarks. “My exit interview with the coach was intense, but it was beneficial,” Hill noted. “It helped me gain insight into his perspective. As one of his leaders, I can’t put my head coach through that. He already has enough to worry about.”
In the previous offseason, Hill agreed to a restructured contract that increased his total guaranteed money over four years to $106.5 million. His contract is set to run through 2026.
