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Tyreek Hill Still Unsigned After Dolphins Release

8/22/2026

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Tyreek Hill Remains Unsigned

Tyreek Hill remains unsigned after Miami Dolphins released him on Feb. 16.
Hill continues rehab from knee and torn ligaments suffered on Sept. 29 against the Jets.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Pat McAfee Show he does not expect Hill to sign before September.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported Hill may not be cleared until midseason, possibly November.
Hill finished last season with 21 catches for 265 yards and one touchdown.

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Tyreek Hill Free-Agent

The Dolphins released Hill because his high salary limited cap space.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Hill values joining a Super Bowl-contending team over a larger paycheck.
The release creates additional cap flexibility for Miami in the 2026 season.
Bleacher Report says Kansas City is the most logical destination for Hill after his Super Bowl win.

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Historical Context

The NFL introduced a hard salary cap for the 1994 season, setting the first limit at $34.6 million per team. That rule has repeatedly forced clubs such as the Miami Dolphins to shed high-priced veterans—evident when they cut veteran quarterback Dan Marino and later released Tyreek Hill, whose contract limited the Dolphins’ 2026 cap space. The cap preserves competitive balance.

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Tyreek Hill Remains Unsigned

Tyreek Hill remains unsigned after Miami Dolphins released him on Feb. 16.
Hill continues rehab from knee and torn ligaments suffered on Sept. 29 against the Jets.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Pat McAfee Show he does not expect Hill to sign before September.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported Hill may not be cleared until midseason, possibly November.
Hill finished last season with 21 catches for 265 yards and one touchdown.

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