Dolphins cut star receiver Tyreek Hill to free up $23m in salary cap space

February 16, 2026

The Miami Dolphins have released star wide receiver Tyreek Hill as part of a roster overhaul aimed at alleviating salary cap pressure ahead of the 2026 season. This decision is expected to save the team approximately $22.9 million against the salary cap, as they were projected to be over by $17.4 million.

Dolphins cut star receiver Tyreek Hill to free up $23m in salary cap space

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Tyreek Hill is a five-time All-Pro wide receiver who played four seasons with the Dolphins.
Releasing Hill saves the Dolphins $22.9 million against the 2026 salary cap.
Miami was projected to be $17.4 million over the salary cap before the release.
Hill was due to count $51.1 million against the cap in 2026.
The Dolphins are also parting ways with edge rusher Bradley Chubb.

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Dolphins cut star receiver Tyreek Hill to free up $23m in salary cap space

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