Overview

• Tagovailoa framed his critique as a bid to enforce team norms, stating “I don’t feel it’s me talking bad about my teammate; I’m trying to hold him accountable.”
• He described Hill’s relationship with the Dolphins as “still a work in progress,” highlighting the need for trust to be rebuilt after last season’s tensions.
• The quarterback warned that elite on-field talent must be matched by leadership off the field and in the locker room under a non-negotiable standard.
• Hill, fresh off wrist surgery, has pledged to earn a team captaincy and prove his commitment during training camp drills.
• With Coach Mike McDaniel promoting a culture-first approach and GM Chris Grier seeking roster stability, resolving star-player discord has become a priority.