Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa shared a touching Snapchat moment in July 2026, months after both were released by the Miami Dolphins. Hill captioned the photo—showing the pair celebrating a touchdown with Raheem Mostert—‘I miss you old friend,’ signaling a thaw in their fractured partnership.**

**Why Did Hill and Tagovailoa Get Released?** The Dolphins cut Hill in early 2026 to save $30M in cap space, avoiding a $51M salary hit. Tagovailoa’s release was different: his $99M dead-money burden over two seasons stemmed from performance, not finances. Both departures ended a 2023 season where Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards (5,000+) and Hill set a Dolphins franchise record with 1,900+ receiving yards.

**How Did Their Relationship Collapse?** By 2024, injuries derailed everything. Tagovailoa missed games with a concussion and hip issues; Hill failed to hit 1,000 yards for the first time since 2019. The offense shifted to slow passes to Jonnu Smith and De’Von Achane. Then, in the 2024 finale, Hill skipped the Jets game after the Chiefs lost to Denver—sparking a media storm. Tagovailoa later told reporters their relationship needed ‘work.’ By 2025, Hill’s captaincy was stripped after a dislocated knee ended his season.

**What’s Next for Hill and Tagovailoa?** Tagovailoa is now battling Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons’ QB1 spot. Hill’s future remains unclear, but his Snapchat post hints at a connection beyond Miami. Their 2023 chemistry—Tagovailoa’s first Pro Bowl, Hill’s back-to-back All-Pro seasons—proves how explosive they could be when aligned. Now, both face fresh starts.