After causing a stir in the Dolphins’ locker room by saying he was “out” after the season finale, Tyreek Hill has been working to repair relationships, clarifying his frustration was about the team’s struggles and reaffirming his commitment to Miami and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
“Tua, he’s my guy,” Hill said during a Super Bowl Week appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up and Adams.” “He always will be my guy no matter what, man. And I’m sure, like, he understands my frustration. Like, we all want to win. Tua, he’s another competitor. He’s a hell of a competitor. A lot of people don’t know that he’s a winner. He’s consistent, so I’m looking forward to just us continuing to build our relationship, man, even more. “And this is my public apology. This is my public apology to you, Tua. I love you, bro.”
Tua Tagovailoa missed six games in the 2024 season due to a concussion and a hip injury, impacting Tyreek Hill’s production, as his receiving yards dropped from a league-leading 1,799 in 2023 to 959 in 2024, resulting in his first season without Pro Bowl recognition.
Hill’s efforts to mend relationships started after Miami’s 32-20 loss to the New York Jets on Jan. 5, which capped an 8-9 season.
“This is my first time I haven’t been in the playoffs, man,” Hill told reporters in the locker room. “I mean for me, like I said, I just got to do what’s best for me and my family, dog. If that’s here, if that’s wherever the case may be, man, I’m fixing to open that door for myself, dog. I’m opening the door. Like, I’m out, bro. It was great playing here, but What y’all had heard at the end of the season was frustration. I’ve been winning my whole life, bro. Y’all don’t understand. I bust my ass every day. I deserve to feel like that. I deserve to have some kind of opinion. Y’all just want me to say, ‘Oh well, get them next year.’ Nah, (expletive) that. We’ve got to come back. We got to put some pressure on (expletive). Y’all got to fix this (expletive). Come on. Add some (expletive) dogs in this (expletive). I compete. I love to compete, bro.” he said.
Like Hill, Terron Armstead was a Dolphins’ captain and a perennial Pro Bowler who didn’t get the honor in 2024. Appearing on FOX Sports Radio’s “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” Armstead said Hill knew better than to say those things.
Armstead acknowledged that Hill’s postgame comments needed to be addressed, emphasizing that while Hill must prove his commitment to the team and organization, his frustrations stemmed from high expectations and a competitive drive, especially after Miami’s disappointing season.
Armstead emphasized that as a team captain, Hill couldn’t afford to be impulsive, and Hill later admitted that even his mother, Virginia Hill, called him out, reminding him that they don’t handle situations that way—though in the moment, he initially resisted her advice.
Hill reflected on his comments, acknowledging he could have handled the situation better instead of saying, “I’m out,” but emphasized his frustration came from a desire to win, taking full accountability while reaffirming his commitment to returning.
Hill has two seasons remaining on a three-year, $90 million contract with the Dolphins.
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