India, Feb. 16 -- The Miami Dolphins have parted ways with wide receiver Tyreek Hill in order to create substantial cap space, reported ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Hill's exit in 2026 appeared unavoidable following a severe knee injury he sustained in late September. The eight-time Pro Bowler was set to account for $51,134,044 against the Dolphins' salary cap in 2026. By releasing him, Miami will recover $22,885,294 in cap space. Nevertheless, the team will incur a dead money charge of $28,248,750 for Hill.

The Dolphins obtained Hill through a major trade with the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 offseason. He provided Miami with two of the most outstanding receiving seasons in NFL history, surpassing 1,700 receiving yards in both 2022 and 2023...