Miami Dolphins Exclude Tyreek Hill From 2025 Captains After Controversy

For the first time since joining the Miami Dolphins in 2022, wide receiver Tyreek Hill was not voted a team captain for the 2025 season. His exclusion follows a turbulent end to the 2024 season when he removed himself from the final game and publicly hinted at wanting to leave the team, though he never formally requested a trade and has since apologized. The Dolphins’ six captains named this season include quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, fullback Alec Ingold, defensive tackle Zach Sieler, center Aaron Brewer, and linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Bradley Chubb, with Tagovailoa, Ingold, and Sieler returning as repeat captains. Coach Mike McDaniel emphasized that the captains were chosen for their consistent daily commitment and leadership, reflecting a more unified team culture focused on accountability. Hill himself acknowledged he has to rebuild trust with teammates and does not currently deserve a captaincy. Despite the captaincy snub, Hill remains an important part of Miami's offense and is expected to return to play soon after recovering from an oblique injury.