The Miami Dolphins cleaned house on Monday, releasing veterans Bradley Chubb, Tyreek Hill, James Daniels and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, saving up to $30 million against the 2026 salary cap.
We mentioned the Washington Commanders as a potential fit for Chubb. The Commanders badly need help at edge rusher, and if new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones runs a 3-4 front, Chubb could play outside linebacker. Chubb remains a productive player, and will be 30 next season.
Hill is the biggest name in the group. One of the NFL's most prolific receivers over the past decade, Hill was once a dominant player. His speed made him unguardable. However, he'll be 32 next month and is coming off a year where he tore his ACL and other knee ligaments, in addition to dislocating his knee. While Hill's surgery was successful and he'll be back on the field in 2026, it's fair to wonder if he'll ever be the same player.
In 2024, Hill played all 17 games, catching 81 passes for 959 yards and six touchdowns. While those are respectable numbers for most players, it was a significant dropoff from his previous two seasons with the Dolphins.
So, would Hill be an option for Washington?
Even if he receives a clean bill of health and can take the field in Week 1, there are too many red flags here. His age is a concern, especially since his game relies so heavily on speed. When you factor in age, injury and his drop in production, those things add up. There's also the off-field stuff. He's dealt with multiple off-field issues since entering the NFL in 2016, and that may be enough for GM Adam Peters to not even consider Hill.
You look at Hill much differently than other players, though. The Commanders must add elite players. Hill has been one of the NFL's most elite playmakers since he arrived. Peters made it clear that Washington must get "younger and faster." Even a diminished version of Hill would make the Commanders faster. It's exciting to consider Hill catching deep balls from Jayden Daniels and allowing Terry McLaurin to face single coverage.
Washington must also consider cost. Hill will still want a premium, probably more than the Commanders would be willing to pay.
Ultimately, Washington must explore every avenue to improve the team, even if it means being selective about which aging veterans to sign. In this case, the Commanders should look elsewhere. When there are this many red flags, it's probably a sign.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Should they pursue ex-Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill?