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Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill Reacts to Tua Tagovailoa’s Benching

Yesterday was an interesting day if you’re a fan of the Miami Dolphins, or honestly, football in general.

News that head coach Mike McDaniel had officially benched Tua Tagovailoa rocked the sports world. But let’s be honest, it wasn’t necessarily a surprise.

Tua has looked like a shell of himself this season. In fact, it’s almost like he’s completely lost all confidence, and quite honestly, his love for the sport. I mean, this is the same guy who once said ‘I’m not on social media…I go home, I see my kids… whether I throw five picks, five touchdowns, we win the game, or lose the game… “ I get to come home to my kids, who are happy to see me every time.”

So maybe his recent “no regrets” attitude shouldn’t be a surprise. His benching, however, surprised a handful of folks and shocked the sports world, including star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Hill, known for his troll-like antics on social media, tweeted this out in the moments following the news::::

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— Ty Hill (@cheetah) December 17, 2025

I’ll let you translate what that means on your own, but he then went a bit further, (jokingly) blaming Terron Armstead’s retirement and new life as a podcaster as the reason Miami’s once explosive offense has turned to dust.

Armstead made sure to join in on the fun, but as a Dolphins fan, no part of this is funny.

The team that once looked damn near unstoppable is three games away from being blown up. The trade for Tyreek Hill, stats aside, was a complete failure, and with every day it becomes more and more clear the Dolphins SHOULD NOT have paid their injury-prone QB.

There’s a good chance Tua and Hill have played their last games in Miami, which means Dolphins fans are once again facing a rebuild — with the hopes of finding their next Dan Marino, at the top of their Christmas wishlist.

What are your thoughts on Mike McDaniel’s decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa in favor of Quinn Ewers? Do you think Tyreek Hill’s reaction showed the cracks in his relationship with Tua? Or is this his way of saying he wants out of Miami again? Let us know in the comments section below!

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/genera...tua-tagovailoas-benching-quinn-ewers-2025-nfl

 

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Thursday Night Football: Open Live Thread, LA Rams @ Seattle Seahawks Discussion & Game Information

Week 16 of the 2025-2026 NFL season at least kicks off with an important game between two of the top teams in the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams have already clinched a playoff spot, but are tied with tonight’s opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, for first place in the NFC West. The Rams have won their last two games coming into this evening, including last week’s victory over the Detroit Lions, 41-34. The Seahawks are now on a four-game run after defeating the Indianapolis Colts last weekend, 18-16.

Please use this evening thread to discuss this evening’s game, and as always, your Miami Dolphins. Remember to follow all site rules during the live threads, just as you would with any other post. Personal attacks of any kind for any reason are not allowed. Please refrain from discussing politics or religion. Sharing illegal game streams is prohibited, including requesting, discussing, or providing them.

LA Rams (11-3) T-1st NFC West @ Seattle Seahawks (11-3) T-1st NFC West​

• When: Thursday, December 18th, 8:15 PM EST
• Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
• Streaming: Amazon Prime, NFL+ (following the game)
• FANDUEL Sportsbook betting Odds: Spread: Seahawks -1.5; Point total: 42.5; Moneyline: Seahawks -122 | Rams +104

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...-seattle-seahawks-discussion-game-information

 

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Miami Dolphins Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Ruled OUT vs. Cincinnati Bengals

During his Friday press conference, Miami Dolphins’ head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Anthony Weaver’s defense would be without (at least) one of their top players as the team looks to right the ship on Sunday vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.

After leaving Monday Night’s dreadful 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a calf injury, the Dolphins have officially ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for this weekend’s AFC matchup vs. the Bengals.

Fitzpatrick, 29, rejoined the Dolphins this offseason after spending six years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was traded as part of the deadline deals that sent Jonnu Smith and Jalen Ramsey to the Steel City, and since his return to the team that once drafted him 11th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, he’s been everything the team had hoped and more.

This year, Fitzpatrick has started all 14 games for Miami, recording 82 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, six pass breakups, and an interception. He’s been a leader on and off the field, and according to his teammates, he’s meant everything to the team.

There’s no guarantee he will return next season, but both the Dolphins and Minkah have talked glowingly about one another since their reunion this year.

Here’s what Fitzpatrick said regarding Miami’s willingness to battle before Monday Night’s game vs. Pittsburgh.

“I’m extremely proud of the way this team has stuck together,” Fitzpatrick said. “We started off not the way we wanted to. But instead of pointing fingers and separating, we all leaned more into each other. We all took accountability. We tried to figure out what each individual player could do better, and we just continued to fight.”

With Fitzpatrick out, the team will get a closer look at what rookie fifth-round pick Dante Trader Jr. can do, in addition to veteran defensive back Elijah Campbell. Ashtyn Davis and Ifeatu Melifonwu may also line up differently in Minkah’s absence. That said, with the team eliminated from playoff contention, there’s no better time than now for some of the impending free agents and, more importantly, the younger players to get their feet wet.

McDaniel also said that linebacker Jordyn Brooks missed practice earlier in the week, but would get some work in this afternoon. His status for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals is uncertain.

What are your thoughts on Minkah Fitzpatrick’s injury? Would you like to see him stick around in 2026 and beyond? How excited are you to see what Dante Trader Jr. can bring to the table? Are you excited to see what Quinn Ewers can do under center?!? Let us know in the comments section below!

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...undays-matchup-vs-cincinnati-bengals-2025-nfl