Can Tyreek Hill Be the Leader the Dolphins Need in 2025?

When the Miami Dolphins traded for Tyreek Hill in 2022, they weren’t just acquiring one of the fastest and most electric receivers in NFL history—they were bringing in a potential culture-changer. And for a time, that’s exactly what it felt like. Hill brought energy, leadership, and accountability in his first season, going as far as to praise his young quarterback, defend the coaching staff, and even keep the locker room loose with his signature personality.

But as the 2024 season wore on, that version of Hill seemed to fade.

Whether it was frustration during tough losses, inconsistent body language on the sideline, or moments of disengagement when things didn’t go Miami’s way, it became hard to ignore that Hill wasn’t consistently the leader this team needed, especially in adversity. The Dolphins ended their season the same way they’ve ended too many recent campaigns: Flashy, but unfocused and undisciplined when it mattered most.

So here we are in 2025, and the question must be asked: Will Tyreek Hill finally embrace being a true team player for the entire season?

There are signs of encouragement. This offseason, Hill has been vocal in his support of the team. He publicly campaigned for Jalen Ramsey to remain in Miami, showing a desire to build a winning roster. He also took a shot at the Buffalo Bills, stoking the kind of rivalry fire that fans and teammates alike can rally behind.

That’s the kind of energy Hill brought with him when he first arrived in South Florida. Now we need one more year of being a team player and being a good role model for the other young receivers in the group.