Dolphins drama brews as Tyreek Hill omits Tua Tagovailoa from his top five quarterbacks list

Tyreek Hill has never been one to shy away from bold proclamations. When he first arrived in Miami in 2022, he stirred the NFL pot by calling Tua Tagovailoa “the most accurate quarterback in all of football,” even putting him above his former MVP teammate, Patrick Mahomes. At the time, Hill was all in—backing his new quarterback with relentless praise and painting a future filled with promise.But this offseason has revealed a shift in tone that’s impossible to ignore.Recently, Tyreek Hill was asked by a fan to name his top five quarterbacks in the NFL. As expected, the list included Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow—all widely regarded as elite. But the surprise came with the fifth name: Baker Mayfield. Absent from the list? His own quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa.For a receiver who once said Tagovailoa was more precise than Mahomes and touted him as an MVP candidate, this omission hits different. It’s not just a harmless list—it’s a noticeable step back from years of over-the-top support. And in the world of professional football, where optics matter almost as much as on-field production, such a shift can’t be dismissed.This change of tune comes at a time when the relationship between Hill and the Dolphins appears tenuous at best. After Miami’s disappointing 8–9 campaign last season, Hill concluded the year with a cryptic post-game remark: “I’m out.” Though he later walked those comments back during Super Bowl week, insisting he had no plans to leave, the seed of discontent had already been planted.The speculation only intensified when Cowboys owner Jerry Jones mentioned making two “substantive trades,” with chatter suggesting Hill may have been a target before Dallas ultimately acquired George Pickens. While no trade talks have been confirmed by the Dolphins, the fact that Hill’s name surfaced at all speaks volumes.With the NFL’s post-June 1 trade window opening soon, all eyes are on Miami. If the Dolphins were to deal Hill, his $25.85 million fully-guaranteed salary would be moved to his new team, while most of the cap burden would shift to 2026. General manager Chris Grier has already stated he wouldn’t reject a call offering two first-round picks. The real question: would Miami accept anything less?The sudden change in Hill’s quarterback rankings may be a subtle signal of underlying tension. Last summer, Tua easily made Hill’s top five. This year, after an injury-riddled season and missed playoff hopes, he’s replaced by Mayfield—a choice that feels as symbolic as it is controversial.Perhaps Hill is simply reassessing the league more objectively. Perhaps his list is just a snapshot of personal preference. Or maybe, it’s the latest chapter in a brewing drama that could redefine the Dolphins’ trajectory.For now, Miami insists it has no interest in trading Hill. But as the NFL calendar marches forward, the Hill-Tagovailoa dynamic—and the team’s willingness to hold onto a potentially disgruntled star—will be worth watching closely. Because in the NFL, actions (and omissions) often speak louder than words.Also Read: Tom Brady’s Met Gala exit with model Kylie Vonnahme raises eyebrows—new romance brewing or just another celebrity coincidence?