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Tyreek Hill had no words after Dolphins trade Jalen Ramsey to Steelers

Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey will no longer share a roster in the Miami Dolphins, following the cornerback’s departure to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tyreek Hill attends the Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 21, 2025 in New York City.
© John Nacion/Getty Images for FanaticsTyreek Hill attends the Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 21, 2025 in New York City.

The NFL world woke up Monday to the conclusion of one of the most impactful offseason storylines: Jalen Ramsey is officially a Pittsburgh Steeler. Stunned by the news, Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was left speechless, unable to fully express his feelings about the move.

Mike McDaniel’s team will have to face the upcoming season without one of its top defensive players, signaling a time of transition in South Florida. It’s worth noting that in addition to the cornerback, tight end Jonnu Smith also made his way to the AFC North.

Last year didn’t go as expected for either player—not just statistically, but also in terms of individual performance. Ramsey, frustrated with different situations, had requested a trade several weeks ago.

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Clearly surprised by this movement, Hill retweeted the NFL’s post announcing the move and reacted with a sad-face emoji accompanied by a particular GIF, expressing his feelings about his friend’s departure from the Dolphins.

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A time of transition in Miami

The Miami Dolphins face a pivotal offseason, undergoing significant changes to their roster. They traded away star cornerback Jalen Ramsey and productive tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers, making these departures create immediate needs on both sides of the ball.

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In a key part of the trade, the Dolphins reacquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from Tomlin’s team. This move brings back a former first-round pick who developed into an All-Pro playmaker in Pittsburgh. Fitzpatrick’s return should bolster a secondary that also lost Jevon Holland in free agency, providing leadership and ball-hawking ability. His integration will be crucial for the defense to maintain its high level of play despite the other departures.

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Ultimately, Miami’s success hinges on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s ability to elevate his game and become an AFC East contender. With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle still leading the receiving corps, the focus will be on the QB’s consistency and ability to push the ball downfield.

The Dolphins are banking on a combination of a revamped defense and Tua’s continued development to challenge the Buffalo Bills for division supremacy and make a deeper playoff run.

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