MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill remains fully committed to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday, noting Hill recently had positive meetings with general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel.
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“Tyreek Hill is committed to the Miami Dolphins,” Rosenhaus said during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. “He had an excellent meeting with Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel.”
“I believe Tyreek is a great asset and at the end of the day is committed to this Dolphins football team. They have many more worries — Tyreek Hill is not one of them,” Rosenhaus added.
Hill, who broke his wrist during a scrimmage against the Washington Commanders in training camp, battled through the injury and remained determined to play the 2024 season despite doctors telling him that the injury could affect his entire career, according to Rosenhaus.
Doctors at the time recommended season-ending wrist surgery, which Rosenhaus confirmed that Hill declined.
“The doctors all said: ‘It’s going to be painful. It could impact your entire career. If you don’t get it done now, you may not be able to fix it all the way,’” Rosenhaus said. “Tyreek said: ‘Hey, to heck with it. I’m a team guy, I’m going for it.’”
The frustrations of a challenging year, including a 32-20 loss to the New York Jets that eliminated the Dolphins from playoff contention, appeared to weigh heavily on the star receiver.
“This is the first time I haven’t been in the playoffs,” Hill told reporters after the game. “I have to do what’s best for me and my family, whether that’s here or wherever the case may be.”
While Hill’s comments led to speculation about a potential trade request, Grier clarified that Hill never formally asked to leave.
“He didn’t ask for a trade with me,” Grier said. “Mike and I had productive conversations with Tyreek. It was a frustrating season, and he was emotional during a game where we had a chance coming back from 2-6.”
Adding fuel to the rumors, Hill changed his profile picture on X, formerly known as Twitter, to an image of himself superimposed on Antonio Brown’s infamous walk-off moment from 2022.
Despite the offseason chatter, Hill’s three-year, $90 million extension with $65 million guaranteed, signed in August, underscores the Dolphins’ commitment to keeping the dynamic playmaker in South Florida.
Hill’s 959 yards were his fewest since injuries limited him to 860 yards in 12 games with Kansas City in 2019. His 81 catches were also his fewest since he had 58 that season.
Hill’s on-field performance has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Dolphins. While fans speculated about his future, Rosenhaus’s assurance and Hill’s recent discussions with team leadership suggest a renewed focus on the upcoming season.
“I’m too much of a competitor to just be out there,” Hill said.
Now, it seems the Dolphins and Hill are aligned in their goals moving forward.
The Dolphins finished the 2024 season at 8-9 and it became the first time the team missed the playoffs under McDaniel.