The Miami Dolphins’ offseason took an unexpected turn this week as new reports surfaced indicating that the behavior of star players Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey may have contributed to the firings of two assistant coaches earlier this spring. While the team has yet to issue a formal statement on the matter, multiple league sources suggest that ongoing locker room tensions involving the two high-profile veterans played a significant role in the organization’s decision to part ways with the assistants.
According to insiders close to the situation, friction between Hill and a member of the offensive staff began to escalate late in the 2023 season. While the exact details remain unclear, sources say the issues stemmed from disagreements over preparation methods, communication breakdowns, and concerns about accountability. Hill, known for his outspoken and energetic personality, reportedly clashed with the coach during film sessions and occasionally during in-game adjustments, raising eyebrows among some within the Dolphins’ building.
On the defensive side, Jalen Ramsey allegedly had a strained relationship with a member of the secondary coaching staff. Ramsey, a perennial Pro Bowler and one of the most vocal leaders on the team, is said to have questioned certain schematic decisions and openly challenged authority during defensive meetings. While some teammates reportedly appreciated his leadership and candor, others viewed it as disruptive, particularly when it crossed into confrontational territory.
“It wasn’t just about football,” one source told a local Miami reporter. “It was about how much say certain players expected to have in the day-to-day operations. The dynamic got tense. Coaches started feeling like they were walking on eggshells.”
The tension reportedly reached a boiling point shortly after the Dolphins’ season ended in the AFC Wild Card round. In the weeks following their playoff exit, Miami made several quiet changes to the coaching staff. At the time, the
