As the Miami Dolphins stumble through a disastrous 2025 season, wide receiver Tyreek Hill has sent a clear message: he stands with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa – and he’s tired of the finger-pointing that has dominated headlines.
After Tagovailoa publicly called out unnamed teammates for missed meetings and leadership issues, Hill stepped up on a podcast to offer his support and refocus the narrative.
Hill said straight out: “I’m going to support Tua regardless of what he’s got going on. That’s my brother… he’s a great leader. He’s passionate about Miami, he loves the community and he wants to win games in Miami.”
His backing comes despite Tagovailoa‘s controversial comments following a 29-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, when the quarterback said: “We have guys showing up to player-only meetings late… We got to get that cleaned up.”
The timing couldn’t be worse. The Dolphins entered the season with high expectations – and hefty contracts for both Hill and Tagovailoa – only to slip into a 1-5 start. In the fallout, Tagovailoa‘s remarks triggered criticism for airing locker-room issues in public.
Still, Hill’s willingness to publicly defend his teammate shifts the lens away from internal breakdowns and toward unity.
Shifting focus from blame to backing
Hill’s comments mark a strategic pivot in Miami’s turmoil. By labeling Tagovailoa “my guy” and reiterating his desire to win in Miami, Hill appears to be trying to dampen the optics of division. His support concedes that yes, there are issues – but he refuses to be part of the blame game.
Amid speculation that Hill‘s future with the team might be in doubt after his injury and past comments, this moment underscores his desire to reaffirm his commitment.
For Tagovailoa, the endorsement arrives at a critical juncture; he needs leadership and buy-in for the turnaround to happen. Hill’s public stance gives the QB both a shield and a partner.
Whether the Dolphins can channel this into consistent performance remains to be seen – but for now, Hill is doing his part to quiet the noise and build from within.
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