Tyreek Hill clarifies relationship with Tua Tagovailoa after WR asked to leave Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa recently stated that Tyreek Hill needs to be held accountable after requesting to leave the Miami Dolphins. Following this tense moment, the star wide receiver has now addressed the current status of his relationship with the quarterback.

The Dolphins have emerged as a solid contender in the AFC East. While the Buffalo Bills are still considered the division’s top team, Miami has made strides and shown it deserves to be part of the conversation.

Much of that progress has come with the arrival of Tyreek Hill. The veteran wideout has been a key weapon for Tua Tagovailoa. However, following another disappointing season, Hill requested to leave the team in hopes of finding success elsewhere.

Tyreek Hill firmly responds to Tua Tagovailoa’s comments

Heading into the 2025 NFL season, tension appears to be brewing inside the Dolphins’ locker room. After falling short of expectations in 2024, several players departed the team—and Tyreek Hill tried to do the same.

At the end of the 2024 campaign, Hill formally requested to be traded or released. The Dolphins denied the request, choosing to retain him for at least one more season.

Naturally, his desire to leave didn’t sit well with everyone. Tua Tagovailoa recently said that Hill “needs to be held accountable” for asking out, a comment that added more heat to the situation.

Although Tagovailoa later clarified that his words weren’t meant as a public jab, many fans worried the situation would create further tension between the two stars. However, Hill has since responded—acknowledging that Tua was right and admitting that he should not have asked to leave.

“I think Tua’s comments were needed,” Hill said. “He’s obviously the leader of our team so he sets the standard, so I’m just trying to be the best teammate, best version of myself I can be. Showing up to meetings, coming out here every day and busting my tail in practice, I think it’s important. If you want to be able to leave a legacy, you’ve got to be able to consistently do those things.”

Will the Dolphins eventually part ways with Tyreek Hill?

While Hill remains on the Dolphins’ roster for now, his future is far from guaranteed. He’s expected to suit up in 2025, but that could change quickly depending on how the team performs.

According to reports, Hill could be one of the first names moved if Miami gets off to a slow start. The front office may consider hitting the reset button ahead of 2026 if the team falls short once again—and moving on from high-profile players like Hill could be part of that plan.