Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill expressed little interest in retiring despite being released by the Miami Dolphins following a serious injury to his knee
18:46 ET, 16 Feb 2026
Tyreek Hill jogs off the field
View 2 Images
Tyreek Hill quieted rumors that he could consider retiring after being released by the Dolphins(Image: Getty Images)
Tyreek Hill asserted that he won’t be hanging up the cleats any time soon despite being released by the Miami Dolphins.
On Monday, the Dolphins announced that they would be parting ways with Hill in a move that reportedly saved Miami $22.8 million in cap relief. The wide receiver only appeared in four games during the 2025 campaign before suffering a dislocated knee and torn ligaments — including his ACL — in a Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets.
Article continues below
Taking to social media after being shown the door in Miami, Hill insisted that he’s not played his final snap in the NFL. “The love I have for this game is unexplainable,” the 31-year-old wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.
Article continues below
READ MORE: Canada hockey star ejected from Winter Olympics match as NHL-style fight breaks outREAD MORE: Florida bar finds out nightmare repercussions of hosting Turning Point's halftime show
“And right now, this off season, for the first time ever, The Cheetah is all the way turned up and locked in. Focused. The Cheetah don’t slow down. Ever.
“So to everyone wondering what’s next… just wait on it. The Cheetah will be back…Born Again. Major Love to the 305.”
Back in 2021, Hill orchestrated his exit from the Chiefs after Kansas City refused to meet his demands for a contract extension. The speedster was eventually dealt to the Dolphins, who traded a first and second round pick to acquire his talents prior to giving him a four-year, $120 million extension.
Then in August 2024, Miami restructured Hill's deal to feature $90 million — $65 million of which is guaranteed — over the next three seasons. Had the Dolphins opted to keep him around, $11 million of his earnings would've become fully guaranteed this month.
Tyreek Hill gets carted off into the locker room following an injury
View 2 Images
Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of the 2025 campaign(Image: Getty Images)
Hill swiftly proved worthy of the lucrative extension, posting back-to-back campaigns with 119 catches and over 1,700 receiving yards. In 2023, he led the NFL in yards (1,799) and touchdowns (13) through the air — both of which are career highs.
Reflecting on his tenure in Miami, Hill wrote: “From the moment I landed in Miami, I felt the Love. You believed in me. You pushed me. You celebrated with me. These past few years have been some of the most meaningful of my life and career.
“To my brothers in the locker room who have come and gone — Thank You for the wins, the Ls, the memories, the sacrifices. We built something special, together, for the city of Miami.
“To all my coaches and the organization, Thank You for challenging me to grow and holding me accountable.
READ MORE: NFL star attacked by group of thugs in NYC hotel as team releases statementREAD MORE: Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill decision expected to save millions as landing spot emerges
“And to the fans… y’all are different man. The way you showed up for us week after week, no matter the outcome — that love was real. I feel it thru out the city and every time I stepped into Hardrock."
He continued, “Miami, you have became my home.
“But, the journey doesn’t stop here… Every chapter in life has taught me something. This one taught me leadership, resilience, and mostly gratitude.
Article continues below
“The love I have for this game is unexplainable. And right now, this off season, for the first time ever, The Cheetah is all the way turned up and locked in. Focused. The Cheetah don’t slow down. Ever.”