5 Tyreek Hill landing spots in NFL free agency after Dolphins release
Tyreek Hill is officially on the market after Miami cut the veteran wide receiver as part of a series of moves that cleared substantial cap room for the offseason. At 31 and working back from a dislocated knee suffered in 2025, Hill has said he is "feeling good" about his rehab. The release instantly reshapes both Miami's roster plans and the open-market landscape, with several clubs emerging as sensible fits if Hill can return to a meaningful portion of his prior explosiveness.
Why Miami moved on and where Hill stands physically
The Dolphins released Hill alongside three other veterans in a cost-cutting sweep that frees more than $56 million in 2026 cap space for the franchise’s incoming front office and coaching staff. The decision reflects a blend of financial reality and forward-looking roster design under new leadership. Hill’s recovery timeline is the biggest immediate question: the dislocated knee could cost him much of the offseason and affect availability early in the next regular season, but the wideout himself has expressed optimism about his rehab progress.
Teams weighing a potential signing will be balancing medical projections, short-term availability and the veteran’s ability to still change a game. Hill remains a high-upside veteran capable of creating matchup problems even if he’s not at peak form, and that upside drives interest from clubs with young quarterbacks, cap flexibility or coaching schemes tailored to his unique skill set.
Five teams that make sense — and why
Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders are expected to add a rookie quarterback at the top of the draft, and their offense would benefit from established vertical weapons. With premium young pieces already in place at tight end and running back, pairing a playmaker like Hill with a first-overall passer could accelerate development. Even if Hill’s role is limited early while he rounds back into form, his presence would provide a veteran target and field-stretching threat that lifts the entire passing game.
Tennessee Titans: Tennessee has the cap space and a rising young passer who flashed as a rookie. The Titans’ defensive identity under a new coach parallels teams that have paired a defensive backbone with targeted offensive veteran additions to push from the bottom of the standings into contention. Bringing in a polished, high-IQ receiver could mirror other successful veteran pickups that helped stabilize young quarterbacks and expand play-calling options.
Los Angeles Chargers: Wide receiver isn't an urgent hole in Los Angeles, but there are persuasive connecting threads. One is the likely free agency of a veteran pass-catcher who could depart, creating room for a high-end veteran addition. Another is the presence of an offensive coach who previously deployed Hill to maximum effect, understanding both how to exploit him in coverage and how to use him as a decoy to create space for others. A short-term, team-friendly deal could be mutually beneficial.
Buffalo Bills: In contrast, Buffalo clearly has motivation to add receiver talent. Mock-draft consensus has suggested the team may target wideouts in the upcoming drafts, highlighting a perceived need. Even if Hill is not the same explosive athlete he was in his prime, a half-revived version would still give the Bills an immediate upgrade in contested catches and vertical aggression — and provide a seasoned target for an already-elite quarterback.
Washington Commanders: The timing of these post-February roster cleanups opens the door for teams that want to move quickly in the legal tampering window. Washington has shown willingness in recent years to sign veteran pieces that can contribute immediately on reduced deals. Hill could fit as a high-upside rotational addition that helps a developing passing attack while the front office evaluates longer-term options in the draft and free agency.
Across all scenarios, contract structure will be crucial. Expect Hill to pursue a deal that balances guaranteed money with incentives tied to play and availability; teams will seek protections given the injury history and age. For contenders or teams with quarterback-needs, Hill’s potential to shift defensive attention and open scheming options makes him an attractive, if calculated, investment.
The coming weeks of the legal tampering period and early free agency will reveal which teams are willing to take that calculated risk. For now, Hill’s release is one of the headline moves of the offseason and a reminder of how quickly rosters and plans can pivot once veterans become available.
