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MARCH 20 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

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Leaves Miami for division rival Hill agreed to terms Wednesday on a contract with the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hill fits with New England as a depth option and blocker behind starting tight end Hunter Henry, a role opened up by the departure of Austin Hooper to Atlanta. Regardless of the change of scenery, Hill's realistic realm of outcomes for 2026 likely doesn't include attaining fantasy relevance, as across 14 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2025 he managed only 150 receiving yards (a career high). That said, at 6-foot-4, 251 pounds, Hill could emerge as an option for quarterback Drake Maye in the red zone.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one catch in season finale Hill secured his only target for eight yards during Miami's 38-10 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Hill suited up for 14 regular-season games across the course of the 2025 campaign, securing 15 of 20 targets for a career-high 140 receiving yards. He's set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Dolphins will have the right to match any offer he receives from another team. Top tight ends Darren Waller (groin) and Greg Dulcich are both slated to become unrestricted free agents, meaning Hill could face a relatively open depth chart if he does return to Miami. Still, Hill is primarily a blocking tight end and seems unlikely to ever emerge as a consistent target in the receiving game.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Secures one of two targets Hill brought in one of two targets for 16 yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Hill was once again overshadowed at the tight end position by Greg Dulcich (5-58-1 on six targets), though Darren Waller failed to gain any yards on his only catch (six targets). Across 16 regular-season appearances, Hill has now tallied 14 catches for 132 yards on 19 targets. He'll continue to primarily contribute as a blocker during the Dolphins' regular-season finale against New England in Week 18.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not targeted in Week 16 Hill was not targeted during Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Hill played 47 percent of offensive snaps versus Cincinnati, but it was again both Darren Waller and Greg Dulcich who dominated receiving opportunities at the tight end position for the Dolphins. Expect Hill to continue primarily contributing as a blocker when the Dolphins face off at home against the Buccaneers in Week 17.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures both targets vs. Pittsburgh Hill brought in both of his targets for 25 yards during Monday's 28-15 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Hill tallied his second-highest yardage total of the season despite working behind both Darren Waller (7-66-2) and Greg Dulcich (2-46-0) in terms of receiving at the tight end position. He faces a tremendous home matchup on Sunday against the Bengals, the league's worst defense against opposing TEs, but in all likelihood Waller and Dulcich are the only true candidates to translate that opportunity into fantasy production, while Hill stands to continue contributing mostly as a blocker.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Afterthought in receiving game Hill was not targeted during Miami's 34-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Hill started at tight end for the Dolphins and played 51 percent of offensive snaps versus New York, but as usual he was asked to contribute essentially entirely as a blocker. Elsewhere at the tight end position, both Darren Waller (one catch for 13 yards on three targets) and Greg Dulcich (three catches for 41 yards on three targets) are involved in the receiving game behind Jaylen Waddle, leaving few if any targets up for grab for Hill on a weekly basis. He can be safely left off the fantasy radar heading into a road matchup against the Steelers on Monday Night Football.

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Unable to secure only target Hill could not secure his only target during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Impact Hill played the most offensive snaps of any of Miami's tight ends, at 56 percent, but he mostly contributed as a blocker. Darren Waller saw more involvement in the passing game and led Miami in terms of receiving, despite accumulating all 47 of his yards on just two catches. No. 3 tight end Greg Dulcich was also more involved than Hill as a receiver, securing both of his targets for 24 yards. Hill will stand to reprise similar involvement in Week 14 versus the Jets.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one catch in Week 11 win Hill secured his only target for 14 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over Washington in Madrid.

Impact Hill returned to action Week 11 after having missed Miami's prior three games due to a lingering ankle injury, though he contributed mostly as a blocker while Greg Dulcich (two catches for 18 yards on four targets) handled the majority of pass-catching opportunities at tight end. The Dolphins will go on bye Week 12, and with Darren Waller (pectoral) still expected to return from IR this season, there are no guarantees Hill will face much in the way of significant receiving opportunities Week 13 versus the Saints.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return in Madrid Hill (ankle) practiced without limitations Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site r...

Impact Hill's poised to return Sunday against the Commanders in Madrid following a three-game absence. He's expected to reclaim his role as Miami's top tight end in the ongoing absence of Darren Waller (pectoral). The Dolphins also have Greg Dulcich and Hayden Rucci at the position.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Hill (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Hill has now logged five straight limited practices, so he'll presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid a Week 11 injury designation. If he remains out or is limited at all Sunday against the Commanders, Greg Dulcich and Hayden Rucci would once again be line to see added TE snaps.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited at practice Hill (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hill was limited last week as well, but ended up missing his third straight game Sunday against the Bills. In his absence, Greg Dulcich and Hayden Rucci handled Miami's Week 10 TE duties, with Dulcich logging one catch on four targets for 22 yards in Miami's 30-13 win, while Rucci wasn't targeted.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by ankle injury Hill (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Hill is set to miss his third straight game with the ankle injury. He managed to log three limited practices in preparation for the matchup against Buffalo, so he should be nearing a return. With Darren Waller (pectoral) also sidelined, Greg Dulcich should have some opportunity after recording five catches in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Bills Hill (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact With Darren Waller (pectoral) on injured reserve and Tanner Conner having been released Thursday, the Dolphins are down to just Hill and Greg Dulcich at tight end. Dulcich had five catches for 49 yards in Miami's Week 9 loss to the Ravens while Hill sat out, so it's unclear which player would work as the primary pass catcher at the position if Hill's available.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice again Hill (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hill has now logged back-to-back limited practices, an indication that he's nearing a return to full health after having missed Miami's last two games due to an ankle injury. If cleared for action Sunday versus Buffalo, Hill will stand to operate as the Dolphins' top tight end, though Tanner Conner will also have a role on offense and Greg Dulcich may have earned increased opportunities after impressing as a pass catcher Week 9.

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Upgrades to limited practice Hill (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hill is practicing for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury that's forced him to miss back-to-back contests. If he's able to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Bills, Hill will get a chance to operate as the No. 1 tight end for Miami, with Darren Waller (pectoral) still on IR. In Hill's absence, Greg Dulcich has shown flashes as a pass-catcher while working alongside Tanner Conner.

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Ruled out for Thursday night Hill (ankle) did not practice Wednesday and is ruled out for Thursday's game against the Ravens, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hill will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury, the severity of which has also prevented him from practicing in any capacity. With Hill unavailable versus Baltimore, Tanner Conner will be positioned to start at tight end for the Dolphins while Greg Dulcich handles No. 2 duties. Hill's next opportunity to get back on the field will arrive Sunday, Nov. 9 versus the Bills in Week 10.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Wednesday Hill (ankle) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hill logged 'DNPs' on Monday's practice estimate and Tuesday's walk-through, so the tight end's apparent absence Wednesday doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Thursday night against the Ravens. If Hill -- who was inactive for this past Sunday's win over the Falcons -- is unavailable versus Baltimore, Tanner Conner and Greg Dulcich would be in line to lead Miami's Week 9 TE corps.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out another practice Hill (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hill appears on track to miss a second consecutive game, as Wednesday's practice session will represent the final opportunity for him to handle any on-field reps ahead of Thursday's home matchup against Baltimore. If Hill is unable to suit up for Thursday Night Football, Tanner Conner and Greg Dulcich will once again fill in at right end with Darren Waller (pectoral) still on IR.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Hill (ankle) is listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hill did not practice in any capacity en route to being ruled out for Miami's win over the Falcons in Week 8, and he now appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Week 9, given the short turnaround facing the Dolphins ahead of Thursday's home matchup against the Ravens. For any chance of suiting up for Thursday Night Football, Hill will need to resume handling at least limited reps Tuesday and/or Wednesday. With Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR, Tanner Conner and Greg Dulcich will dominate reps at tight end again if Hill is unable to go.

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