In an unprecedented move, Tyreek Hill took himself out of the Dolphins’ Week 18 contest against the Jets. Since then, he’s dropped several cryptic messages on social media, hinting at growing frustration with his team. And a potential trade request.
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The WR appeared clearly upset that he appeared to be wasting the twilight years of his career with a team that has been incapable of making the playoffs. This is probably why Hill was heavily tipped to be on the move this offseason.
Thankfully, it seems as if cooler heads have prevailed, as he has now issued a public apology to both his teammates and the Dolphins’ organization.
Having felt similar frustrations themselves, the duo of former NFL veterans, Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, were quite sympathetic to Hill’s situation.
In light of the wide receiver stating that he has made an effort to attend both church and therapy throughout the past several months, Sharpe found himself in alignment with Hill’s statement.
During the most recent episode of their Nightcap podcast, the Broncos legend said,
“Emotions are running high, I get it. But when emotion is high, logic is low. Sometimes our emotions get the best of us. We say things and do things that we wish we could take bac. But I love a man that’s reflective. I love a man that can stand there and say “I was wrong.”
Sharpe insisted that he’s always been a fan of the star receiver. However, Sharpe said that it was Hill’s work ethic, more than anything else, that eventually won him over.
How Tyreek Hill is working to extend his game
Where a lot of speedy receivers often end up relying on their natural burst right up until it’s no longer there, Hill anticipated the fact that he wouldn’t always be the fastest guy on the field. According to the former Denver Bronco, Hill’s decision to improve his route running will likely be the very thing that guarantees him a gold jacket in the future.
“I always liked Tyreek. Here’s a guy who had immense speed. The man’s name is “Cheetah,” so we know he can run. But he taught himself to run routes. He wasn’t just a gadget guy… All of a sudden, he started running the smoke. He can run the speed. He can run the comeback. He can run the dig, he can run the over… He turned himself into a Hall of Famer.”
As for Chad Johnson, the Cincinnati Bengals legend believes that this has been the wake-up call Hill needed. Even though he maintained that “sometimes, God has to shake you real hard,” Johnson ultimately suggested that Hill’s “going to be alright.”
While he may no longer be at his prime, Hill is still expected to be the difference-maker for the Dolphins’ offense in 2025. Last season was the first time since 2019 that he failed to record 1,000+ receiving yards. This will surely motivate him to prove he is still “one of them ones.”
Heading into the 10th season of his NFL career, it seems as if the only thing standing between Tyreek Hill and success is Hill himself.
Now that he’s claimed to have sorted out those internal issues, fans can expect a stellar, rebound season from the 31-year-old cheetah.
