Dolphins to Release 8-Time Pro Bowl WR Tyreek Hill

The star wide receiver will hit the free agent market after 5 seasons with Miami.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Miami Dolphins have announced plans to release 8-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Hill, one of the most productive receivers in Dolphins history, will now hit the free agent market after 5 seasons with the team.

Why it matters

Hill's release is a surprising move, as he has been a key part of the Dolphins' offense since being traded from the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021. His departure will leave a significant void in Miami's passing attack and force the team to find a new top receiving threat.

The details

The Dolphins cited salary cap constraints and the team's desire to get younger at the position as the primary reasons for Hill's release. Hill was set to carry a $27 million cap hit in 2026, making him one of the highest-paid receivers in the league. The Dolphins will save over $20 million by cutting him prior to the start of the new league year.

  • The Dolphins announced Hill's release on February 16, 2026.

The players

Tyreek Hill

An 8-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who has spent the last 5 seasons with the Miami Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins

The NFL team based in Miami, Florida that is parting ways with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

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What they’re saying

“This was a very difficult decision, but one we felt was necessary to improve our roster and salary cap situation moving forward.”

— Chris Grier, General Manager, Miami Dolphins (Hastings Tribune)

What’s next

Hill will now become an unrestricted free agent and will be able to sign with any team of his choosing for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Tyreek Hill's release is a surprising move by the Dolphins, as he has been one of the most productive receivers in the league over the past several seasons. His departure will leave a significant void in Miami's passing attack and force the team to find a new top receiving threat.