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Dolphins Facing Tough Decision on Tyreek Hill's Future
Star receiver recovering from knee injury, exploring interests outside football
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is currently rehabilitating a knee injury, with the team facing a significant financial decision regarding his future. Hill, who led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards in 2023, reports being able to walk independently without a splint and expressing optimism about a return for the 2026 season. However, the Dolphins may be forced to consider releasing Hill before March 13 to alleviate salary cap pressures.
Why it matters
Tyreek Hill is one of the NFL's most dynamic and productive wide receivers, but his future with the Dolphins is uncertain due to his injury and the team's salary cap situation. The decision on whether to keep or release Hill will have major implications for the Dolphins' offense and their ability to compete in the AFC.
The details
Hill, who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft and won Super Bowl LIV with the team in 2020, was traded to the Dolphins in 2022. Throughout his career, he has been consistently recognized for his exceptional speed and skill, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and five First-team All-Pro honors. However, in his most recent game against the New York Jets on September 29, 2026, Hill's contributions were primarily focused on blocking, with no recorded receptions, yards, or touchdowns. Overall this season, Hill has one touchdown, 265 receiving yards from 21 receptions, averaging 12.6 yards per catch – slightly above the league average of 11 yards per catch.
- Hill was traded to the Dolphins in 2022.
- In his most recent game against the New York Jets on September 29, 2026, Hill had no recorded receptions, yards, or touchdowns.
- The Dolphins may be forced to consider releasing Hill before March 13 to alleviate salary cap pressures.
The players
Tyreek Hill
A wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins who led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards in 2023. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft and won Super Bowl LIV with the team in 2020 before being traded to the Dolphins in 2022.
Miami Dolphins
The NFL team that currently employs Tyreek Hill and is facing a decision on his future due to his injury and the team's salary cap situation.
What they’re saying
“I believe the current Dolphins team is superior to the Kansas City Chiefs squad I won a Super Bowl with, citing the coaching staff's preparation and attention to detail as key factors.”
— Tyreek Hill (world-today-news.com)
“I'm able to walk independently without a splint and I'm feeling optimistic about a return for the 2026 season.”
— Tyreek Hill (world-today-news.com)
What’s next
The Dolphins will need to decide whether to keep or release Tyreek Hill before March 13 to alleviate salary cap pressures.
The takeaway
Tyreek Hill's future with the Dolphins is uncertain due to his injury and the team's salary cap situation. The decision on whether to keep or release the star receiver will have major implications for the Dolphins' offense and their ability to compete in the AFC.
