Tyreek Hill needs to remain in Miami and he regrets his feedback after the Dolphins’ remaining recreation of the season that prompt he wished out.
The star receiver mentioned he would not need to play for one more staff when requested Friday on the “Up & Adams” present about his feedback after Miami’s regular-season finale towards the Jets, when the Dolphins have been eradicated from playoff rivalry.
“I find it irresistible (in Miami),” Hill mentioned Friday. “My household loves it. Children completely love being on the seaside each morning. We’re actually constructing one thing particular in Miami. We made it to the playoffs the primary two years. Clearly this 12 months was exhausting, but when guys proceed to purchase in to what coach (Mike McDaniel) is constructing and the tradition that he’s making an attempt to construct, it will be a ravishing factor.”
A annoyed Hill pulled himself out of the second half of Miami’s loss to the Jets on Jan. 5 when it turned clear Miami wouldn’t clinch a playoff berth.
Not pleased with lacking the postseason for the primary time in his profession, Hill mentioned afterward: “For me, I’ve to do what’s finest for me and my household, if that’s right here or wherever the case could also be. I’m (going to) open that door for myself. I’m opening the door.
“I’m out, bro. It was nice enjoying right here, however on the finish of the day, I’ve received to do what’s finest for my profession. … I’m an excessive amount of of a competitor to be simply on the market.”
The five-time All-Professional choice walked again these feedback Friday.
“I may have dealt with the scenario higher,” Hill mentioned. “As a substitute of claiming I’m out, I may have clearly dealt with it higher. And I want I did. However within the warmth of the second, I simply mentioned no matter I needed to say. And I’m taking full accountability of that.”
After main the NFL with 1,799 yards receiving final season, Hill completed this season — his third with the Dolphins — with simply 959 on 81 catches. It was the primary time he didn’t have 1,000 yards receiving since he had 860 with Kansas Metropolis in an injury-filled 2019 season. It was additionally his fewest receptions since he had 58 in that very same season.
Accidents to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa contributed to Hill’s lack of manufacturing. Tagovailoa missed a career-high six video games in 2024, together with the Week 18 loss.
Hill mentioned he has since spoken to Dolphins veterans akin to left sort out Terron Armstead, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and operating again Raheem Mostert, and supplied a public apology Friday to his teammates and Tagovailoa.
“Tua, he’s my man — at all times will probably be, it doesn’t matter what,” Hill mentioned. “I’m certain he understands my frustration, all of us need to win … that is my public apology to you, Tua. I really like you bro.”
He additionally spoke with McDaniel, who in his end-of-season press convention described the dialog as essential to “clear the air in a tough and tumultuous scenario.”
Hill mentioned he regretted placing his coach in a tricky place together with his feedback.
“Me and coach’s exit interview was very intense,” Hill mentioned. “It was good although, it gave me perception of precisely how he sees every little thing. As one in all his leaders, man, I am unable to put my head coach by means of that. He already has sufficient issues to fret about.”
Hill agreed to a restructured contract this previous offseason that raised his four-year complete of totally assured cash to $106.5 million. His contract runs by means of 2026.
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