Dolphins confirm Tyreek Hill release, bid farewell with four-word message for the WR

“Thank you for everything, Cheetah.” That was the message Tyreek Hill received from the Miami Dolphins as he was released from his contract. For a player who was absolutely outstanding, it might seem like a bit of a cold message, but that’s the NFL business.

The four-word text was accompanied by a graphic showing Hill’s accomplishments while part of the organization. During his four seasons, Hill made his mark on the team’s history books with All Pro and Pro Bowl selections, as well as achieving franchise records on both receptions and receiving yards.

Hill arrived in 2022 and immediately inserted himself as the best wideout on the Dolphins. During his four seasons in Miami, Hill had 340 catches for 4,733 yards, 27 touchdowns and averaged 87.6 yards per game.

Hill is one of the most underrated WRs in modern NFL history

When talks about the best wide receivers in NFL history take place, Tyreek Hill’s name is not usually on the shortlist. However, he might have an argument to be a top 10 WR ever. While names like Jerry Rice are untouchable, others are not as farfetched for Hill to join. For instance, he has three first-team All Pros in his career. Randy Moss has four, and he was other-worldly.

Calvin Johnson was seen as one of the most unstoppable wideouts of all time, he has the same three All Pros Hill has as well as both being six-time Pro Bowlers. Hill has more first-team All Pros than Julio Jones. He has the same career touchdowns of Antonio Brown, but he is still active. Not to mention, Hill has a Super Bowl ring, something that Moss, Johnson, and Jones can’t say. Maybe “Cheetah” needs more respect on his name than people realize.

The Dolphins released Hill because of their trust on another WR

The Dolphins releasing Hill messed up the team’s WR depth chart. However this just speaks volumes as to how much they trust Jaylen Waddle. Waddle just completed his fifth year in the NFL.

Waddle has three 1,000-yard seasons, though he has fallen short of that mark on the last two, where he’s played pretty much all season. However, it seems like the team is not concerned with that. After all, the Dolphins signed Waddle to an extension worth $84.75 million that ties him with the team until 2027.