Tyreek Hill Sparks Exit Rumors as Dolphins’ Season Ends in Turmoil and Tension with Coach

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2024 season with high expectations following an 11–6 campaign in 2023. However, those hopes gave way to disappointment as the team stumbled to an 8–9 record, marred by a public fallout with their star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill. The season ended on a sour note with a 32–20 loss to the New York Jets, after which Hill made headlines by hinting at a possible departure from Miami. His comments, coupled with coach Mike McDaniel’s claim that Hill had “quit on his teammates,” fueled speculation about a fractured relationship.

In the days following the Jets loss, the Dolphins scrambled to address the situation. A pivotal meeting between Hill and McDaniel took place, as the team sought to ease tensions. While Hill did not retract his remarks about potentially leaving, he also stopped short of requesting a trade, according to Miami general manager Chris Grier. ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques reported that Hill and the organization remain at a crossroads.

Hill, an eight-time Pro Bowler, had a challenging season, posting career-low numbers with 81 receptions, 959 yards, and six touchdowns. With two years left on his contract, Hill’s future in Miami hangs in the balance as the Dolphins face mounting uncertainties heading into 2025.