Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball past New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers (37), Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.

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“I’m out, bro”: Tyreek Hill hints at Dolphins exit — Will Miami trade WR with $90M contract flexibility?

Tyreek Hill considers Dolphins exit

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball past New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers (37), Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.

Tyreek Hill isn’t hiding how he feels. After the Dolphins closed their disappointing 8-9 season with a loss to the Jets, the star wide receiver dropped a bombshell. Missing the playoffs for the first time in his nine-year career, Hill made it clear he’s questioning his future in Miami. His words weren’t vague either.

“I just gotta do what’s best for me and my family, if that’s here or wherever the case may be,” Hill said post-game. “I’m opening the door. I’m out, bro.”

“I’m out bro.”

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 6, 2025

For a team already under scrutiny, Hill’s comments are gasoline on the fire. And let’s not forget, this is the guy Miami paid $120 million to in 2022 to bring in as a game-changer. Now? He’s talking about moving on.

What’s the fallout if Miami trades Hill?

Better question, can the Miami Dolphins afford to lose Tyreek Hill? The Dolphins restructured Hill’s deal last offseason, leaving him under contract for two more years with cap hits of $27.7 million in 2025 and $51.9 million in 2026.

Trading him before June 1 saves Miami just $401,250 but leaves $28.3 million in dead cap. Waiting until after June 1? That saves $15.97 million with a smaller $12.7 million dead cap hit. Financially, it’s doable—but it depends on how desperate Hill is to leave.

If Miami bites the bullet, they could recoup draft picks and hit reset. But trading Hill would mean waving goodbye to their best offensive weapon. Can they afford that?

Is Hill really done with Miami?

Hill didn’t exactly sugarcoat his disappointment this season. His numbers tell the story too. After back-to-back seasons of 1,700-plus yards, he finished 2024 with 959 yards and six touchdowns. Blame part of that on Tua Tagovailoa’s injuries, but Hill clearly expected better.

“It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I got to do what’s best for my career,” Hill said. “I’m too much of a competitor to be just out there.”

That’s not just frustration—that’s a player telling the front office to figure things out or lose him.

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— Jordan (@JPens4Real21) January 6, 2025

Even Miami head coach Mike McDaniel downplayed the comments, saying he wouldn’t “put too much weight on second-hand, postgame disappointment statements.” Translation: the door isn’t shut, but it’s definitely cracked open.

The Dolphins have a choice to make. Hill’s still one of the league’s most electric players, but if he’s already halfway out the door, it might be smarter to cut ties now.

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