NFL News: Tua Tagovailoa sends a clear message to Tyreek Hill after star wide receiver confirmed he wanted to leave Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa sent a strong message to Tyreek Hill at the start of training camp. After the wide receiver said a few months ago that he wanted to leave the Miami Dolphins, earning the trust of the locker room won’t be easy.

“We’re still continuing to do that (rebuild the relationship), but, it’s not just with me. It’s with a lot of the guys. I’m not the only one that heard that. You guys aren’t the only people that heard that. A lot of people that follow football, that follow the Miami Dolphins, that follow Tyreek and that are fans of his, everyone has seen that. So, when you say something like that, you don’t just come back from that with: ‘Hey, my bad.’ You got to work that relationship up. You got to build everything up again. It’s still a work in progress. Not just for me, but for everybody.”

In 2022, Hill left Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs after the Dolphins offered him more money in a historic four-year, $120 million extension. However, Miami was never able to become a true contender despite having an explosive offense.

What did Tyreek Hill say about the Dolphins?

After the Dolphins’ loss in their final game of the 2024 season against the New York Jets, Tyreek Hill publicly stated that he was tired of the team and ready to leave Miami.

“I don’t even know. This is my first time I haven’t been in the playoffs. For me, I just have to do what’s best for me and my family. If that’s here or wherever the case may be. I’m about to open up that door for myself. I’m out. It was great playing here but, at the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for my career.”

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Is Tyreek Hill leaving the Dolphins?

No. Tyreek Hill is not leaving the Dolphins, but, a slow start to the season, combined with his deteriorating relationship with the team, could lead to a blockbuster trade before the deadline.

Is Tyreek Hill a free agent?

Tyreek Hill is not a free agent. He is currently under contract with the Miami Dolphins through the 2026 season. However, in recent weeks, rumors have grown about a possible mid-season trade.