Tyreek Hill wants to stay in Miami and regrets his statements after the Dolphins’ final game of the season, which implied he wanted to leave.
When asked Friday on the “Up & Adams” show about his comments following Miami’s regular-season finale against the Jets, when the Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention, the star receiver claimed he doesn’t want to play for another team.
“I love it (in Miami),” Hill stated on Friday. “My family adores it. Every morning, the kids adore being at the beach. In Miami, we’re creating something truly unique. We advanced to the playoffs the first two years. Obviously, this year has been difficult, but if players continue to believe in what coach (Mike McDaniel) is doing and the culture that he is attempting to create, it will be a great thing.”
Hill, upset, left the second half of Miami’s loss to the Jets on Jan. 5 as it became evident that Miami would not make the playoffs.
Hill, who was disappointed to miss the postseason for the first time in his career, stated afterward: “For me, I have to do what’s best for me and my family, whether that’s here or somewhere else. I’m going to open the door for myself. I am opening the door.
“I’m done, bro. While it was enjoyable to play here, I must prioritize my professional goals. I’m too competitive to just be out there.”
The five-time All-Pro selection retracted the comments on Friday.
“I could have handled the situation better,” Hill told me. “Instead of declaring I’m leaving, I could have handled it better. And I wished I did. But in the heat of the moment, I just said whatever I needed to say. And I take full responsibility for that.”
Hill led the NFL in receiving yards with 1,799 last season, but completed this season — his third with the Dolphins — with only 959 on 81 catches. It was the first time he has fewer than 1,000 receiving yards since 860 with Kansas City in an injury-filled 2019 season. It was also his fewest receptions since he had 58 that season.
Injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa aided Hill’s lack of output. Tagovailoa missed a career-high six games in 2024, including a Week 18 loss.
Hill claimed he has since met with Dolphins veterans like left tackle Terron Armstead, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and running back Raheem Mostert, and he apologized publicly to his teammates and Tagovailoa on Friday.
“Tua, he’s my guy — always will be, no matter what,” Hill told me. “I believe he understands my frustration; we all want to win…” This is a public apology to you, Tua. “I love you, bro.”
He also spoke with McDaniel, who stated in his end-of-season press conference that the conversation was required to “clear the air in a rough and tumultuous situation.”
Hill stated he regretted placing his coach in a difficult situation with his statements.
“Me and coach’s exit interview was very intense,” Hill informed us. “It was good though, it gave me insight of exactly how he sees everything. As one of his leaders, I simply cannot put my head coach through that. He already has much to worry about.”
Hill agreed to a revised contract this offseason, increasing his four-year total of fully guaranteed money to $106.5 million. His contract extends until 2026.
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