Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill made it pretty clear after Sunday’s loss to the New York Jets that he was ready to move on, but according to general manager Chris Grier, that wasn’t the case the next day.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Grier spoke Hill’s commentsadding that he and head coach Mike McDaniel met with the veteran on Monday to discuss his postgame remarks and the fact that he appeared to leave the game early.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill reacts after running back De’Von Achane scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills, Nov. 3, 2024, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
“I will say that Mike and I had conversations here yesterday with Tyreek, productive conversations. I’ll keep them between us,” he said, according to a team transcript.
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“One thing I would say is that in a frustrating season, he was very emotional in a game where we had a chance to come back from 2-6. I would say that’s probably what I’m most proud of the players and Mike and the coaching staff; they were we’re 2-6 and we were playing Week 18 to potentially sneak into the playoffs and I think all of that because of his injury kind of dropped a point and from our conversations – again, we’ll keep that private – but we had productive conversations.”
Grier said that while Hill did not “backtrack” on his comments, he did not specifically request a trade.
“No, I would say, but he never asked trade with me.”
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on December 22, 2024. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)
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The Dolphins’ slim playoff chances were snuffed out with a 30-22 loss to the already eliminated Jets on Sunday. Hill was not available in the fourth quarter, and after the game he made it known that he was ready to continue.
“This is the first time I haven’t been in the playoffs,” he said. “For me, I have to do what’s best for me and my family, if that’s here or anywhere. I’m going to (open) that door for me. I’m opening the door.
“I’m out, bro. It’s been great playing here, but at the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for my career. … I’m too much of a competitor to just be out there.”
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during a news conference after the Browns game, Dec. 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
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McDaniel echoed Grier’s perspective on Monday’s meeting, adding that he also leveled with Hill about his decision to retire from the game early.
“I was very direct with him. He was very honest and it was great terms that we talked about. We talked about a number of things, including, without hesitation, that it is not acceptable to walk away from the game and it will not be tolerated in the future, and he accepted responsibility.”
Of their relationship, McDaniel added, “I wouldn’t say there was anything that needed fixing as much as we had to clear the air in a rough and tumble situation.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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