Tyreek Hill made it clear he isn’t keen on the idea of a former NFL star potentially joining the Miami Dolphins, even as the team faces a major quarterback dilemma. With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined due to a concussion, rumors began swirling about former MVP Cam Newton being spotted at the Dolphins’ practice, fueling speculation that the team might be looking to bring in some veteran help.
The Dolphins’ current quarterback situation is precarious, with Tua being placed on injured reserve and set to miss at least four weeks. This has forced backup quarterback Skylar Thompson into the starting role. However, Thompson, with just two career starts, has yet to prove himself as a reliable option. In his limited playing time, Thompson has thrown for 614 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions—numbers that hardly inspire confidence heading into a critical stretch of the season.
To provide some depth, Miami signed Tyler Huntley, a former Ravens backup, to serve as Thompson’s backup until Tua potentially returns. Huntley, who has more experience, has thrown for 1,957 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions in his career. He also adds a rushing element, having run for 509 yards and three touchdowns. Still, the Dolphins may be in need of more than just Huntley and Thompson to remain competitive in the AFC.
The rumor that Cam Newton was spotted at Dolphins practice quickly caught fire, leaving fans and analysts wondering if the former MVP was being considered as an emergency option. Newton, who was once one of the most dynamic players in the NFL, has been out of the league since 2021. At 35 years old, and well past his prime, some fans are skeptical about whether Newton could still be an effective player.
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Despite the buzz, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill didn’t hold back in expressing his opinion on the matter. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Hill humorously dismissed the idea of Newton joining the team, writing, “This team already has too many kids,” a clear indication he wasn’t interested in bringing the veteran quarterback into the fold.
Newton’s legacy in the NFL is undeniable. A former MVP and one of the most electrifying dual-threat quarterbacks during his prime, he accumulated 32,382 passing yards with 194 touchdowns, along with 5,628 rushing yards and 75 rushing touchdowns. However, his recent stints in the league were far less impressive, and his age has led many to question whether he could still compete at a high level.
The potential return of Newton has drawn mixed reactions from Dolphins fans. While some remember him for his MVP season in 2015 and his dominant years with the Carolina Panthers, many believe his time in the NFL has come and gone. Social media was flooded with comments from fans expressing doubts about Newton’s potential comeback.
“Cam Newton has been out of the league for too long,” one fan commented, while another wrote, “I seriously doubt Cam Newton will be coming back to play football.” Others were more direct, with one fan pleading, “Dear God, please no,” and another adding, “Cam is completely washed, so it wouldn’t make sense for the Dolphins.”
Though the Dolphins have yet to officially comment on the rumors surrounding Newton’s possible appearance at practice, it seems clear that his days as a top-tier NFL quarterback are behind him. With the team focused on finding stability at the quarterback position in Tua’s absence, it appears that Skylar Thompson and Tyler Huntley will shoulder the load for now.
As the Dolphins prepare to face tough opponents in the coming weeks, all eyes will be on how Thompson performs under center.
For now, it seems Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins aren’t interested in a Cam Newton comeback, even if the rumor mill keeps churning.
