Miami Dolphins Name 2025 Captains Excluding Tyreek Hill Amid Locker Room Shift

Tyreek Hill was not voted as a team captain for the Miami Dolphins in 2025, marking a significant change from previous years when he held that role since joining in 2022. This decision reflects lingering tensions following Hill's actions at the end of the 2024 season, when he removed himself from the final game and suggested he might want to leave the team, which strained his relationships with teammates, especially quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Despite not officially requesting a trade and apologizing later, Hill's commitment and leadership trust remain in question, with Tagovailoa noting that rebuilding that trust will take time. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel explained the smaller captaincy group resulted from a clear voting disparity favoring the six selected players, emphasizing the team's focus on consistent leadership. Hill is also dealing with an oblique injury but is expected to be ready for Week 1, though his status as the team's WR1 is uncertain amid the internal challenges. The Dolphins chose captains Tua Tagovailoa, Alec Ingold, Aaron Brewer, Jordyn Brooks, Zach Sieler, and Bradley Chubb, with the latter two serving as first-time captains, signaling a shift in locker room dynamics and a desire to reward dependable leadership.