According to published reports from NFL Network and ESPN, the Miami Dolphins are expected to release defensive end Bradley Chubb and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.NFL Network reported that Chubb’s release was expected after the Dolphins restructured Chubb’s contract last year, which resulted in a $31.2 million cap hit for the 2026 season.After suffering a knee ligament injury near the end of the 2023 season, Chubb missed all of the 2024 campaign.The latest: Sports coverage from WPBF 25 NewsDuring the 2025 season, Chubb returned and started in all 17 games for Miami, tallied 47 total tackles with a team-best 8 ½ sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.Miami acquired Chubb via trade from the Denver Broncos during the 2022 season.The NFL Network reported that coming off a knee injury during the 2025 season, Hill would be owed $11 million this month.The Dolphins revealed in a news release Monday afternoon that Hill was released after a failed physical exam.Hill injured his knee during a Monday Night Football home game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.WATCH BELOW: WPBF 25 Sports anchor Yianni Kourakis reacts to the Tyreek Hill releaseHill only played in four games during the 2025 campaign.Hill came to the Dolphins via trade with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2022 season.Hill played in 54 games for the Dolphins over four seasons and scored 27 touchdowns with 4,733 receiving yards.The Dolphins also confirmed the release of offensive lineman James Daniels and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. —
According to published reports from NFL Network and ESPN, the Miami Dolphins are expected to release defensive end Bradley Chubb and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
NFL Network reported that Chubb’s release was expected after the Dolphins restructured Chubb’s contract last year, which resulted in a $31.2 million cap hit for the 2026 season.
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MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 12: Bradley Chubb of the Miami Dolphins attends his press conference during their training day ahead the National Football League (NFL) 2025 Madrid Game against Washington Commanders at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on November 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images)
After suffering a knee ligament injury near the end of the 2023 season, Chubb missed all of the 2024 campaign.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 07: Bradley Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins during the game against the New York Jets on December 7, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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During the 2025 season, Chubb returned and started in all 17 games for Miami, tallied 47 total tackles with a team-best 8 ½ sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 09: Bradley Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after sacking Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Miami acquired Chubb via trade from the Denver Broncos during the 2022 season.
The NFL Network reported that coming off a knee injury during the 2025 season, Hill would be owed $11 million this month.
The Dolphins revealed in a news release Monday afternoon that Hill was released after a failed physical exam.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 29: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins leaves the field following an injury during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Hill injured his knee during a Monday Night Football home game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
WATCH BELOW: WPBF 25 Sports anchor Yianni Kourakis reacts to the Tyreek Hill release
Hill only played in four games during the 2025 campaign.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 29: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on against the New York Jets during the third quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Hill came to the Dolphins via trade with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2022 season.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 29: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs after a catch during the game between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Hill played in 54 games for the Dolphins over four seasons and scored 27 touchdowns with 4,733 receiving yards.
The Dolphins also confirmed the release of offensive lineman James Daniels and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.