Tyreek Hill Promises Comeback After Dolphins Release

The eight-time Pro Bowler vows to return to the NFL after being cut by Miami.

Feb. 17, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Tyreek Hill, the former Miami Dolphins wide receiver, has vowed to make a comeback after being released by the team. In an Instagram post, Hill expressed gratitude for his time in Miami but said 'the journey doesn't stop here' and that 'the Cheetah is all the way turned up and locked in' for his next chapter.

Why it matters

Hill's release is part of a broader roster overhaul by the Dolphins' new coaching staff and front office, as they look to improve on the team's 7-10 record last season. While Hill had some off-field issues during his time in Miami, he was a dynamic playmaker when healthy and his departure leaves a significant void in the Dolphins' offense.

The details

Hill, an eight-time Pro Bowler who won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, spent the last four seasons with the Dolphins after being traded there in 2022. However, his final year in Miami was cut short by a season-ending knee injury suffered in Week 4. With inconsistent quarterback play the last two seasons, Hill's production had also declined, going from 959 receiving yards in 2024 to just 265 in 2025 before the injury.

  • Tyreek Hill was released by the Miami Dolphins on February 16, 2026.
  • Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Tyreek Hill

An eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who spent the last four seasons with the Miami Dolphins before being released in 2026.

Jeff Hafley

The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who is overseeing a roster overhaul of the team.

Jon-Eric Sullivan

The new general manager of the Miami Dolphins, working with the new head coach to improve the team.

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What they’re saying

“Every chapter in life has taught me something. This one taught me leadership, resilience, and mostly gratitude. The love I have for this game is unexplainable. And right now, this off season, for the first time ever, The Cheetah is all the way turned up and locked in. Focused.”

— Tyreek Hill

“From the moment I landed in Miami, I felt the Love. You believed in me. You pushed me. You celebrated with me. These past few years have been some of the most meaningful of my life and career.”

— Tyreek Hill

What’s next

The Dolphins will have to make a key decision on the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as they continue their roster overhaul under the new coaching staff.

The takeaway

Tyreek Hill's release is a significant move by the Dolphins as they look to rebuild their roster, but the dynamic receiver has vowed to make a comeback, promising that 'the Cheetah don't slow down. Ever.' His departure leaves a void in Miami's offense that the team will need to address.