Tyreek Hill was released by the Dolphins, clearing way for a reunion with Mike McDaniel in Los Angeles
The Dolphins’ release of star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is likely to set up a spirited league-wide race to reel him in.And don’t be surprised if all three California teams emerge as strong contenders for Hill, who, provided he successfully rehabs from the dislocated knee and torn ligaments injury he suffered in Week 4 of 2025, can still bring the speed and electricity even as he approaches 32 years old.The Rams, 49ers, and Chargers are all in need of an explosive weapon able to take the top off a defense or take it to the house from any part of the field.Hill, who will be entering his 11th NFL season in 2026, may not pack the same punch he did earlier in his career, but he’s still plenty fast enough to help a Rams, 49ers, or Chargers offense that won’t require him to be the man necessarily, just someone who can complement what is already in place.The former Chiefs star has been one of the most prolific players in the NFL during his 10-year career, producing 819 catches for 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns.Because the Dolphins released him now rather than waiting for the start of the new league year next month, he is immediately eligible to sign with a new teamHill played in 54 games over four seasons in Miami and caught 340 passes for 4,733 yards and 27 touchdowns.
The Dolphins, who are in cost-cutting mode as they prepare to rebuild under new coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, are in the midst of a major roster shakeup to help facilitate their reset.In addition to Hill, the Dolphins are moving on from edge rusher Bradley Chubb, receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and guard James Daniels, and creating approximately $56 million in cap space.Hill is expected to be a highly coveted target on the open market, even if the start to his 2026 season is delayed by the knee injury he suffered last year.Whatever team signs him is expected to bring him in on an incentivized deal that will take into account the injury.The Rams, Chargers, and 49ers would...