Miami Dolphins decline to tender restricted free agent Julian Hill ahead of free agency window The Miami Dolphins have chosen not to offer a restricted free agent tender to tight end Julian Hill before the March 11 deadline, allowing him to enter the unrestricted free agency market. This decision comes after the team re-signed veteran tight end Greg Dulcich, leaving Hill as the sole restricted free agent at the position entering the new league year. Hill, 25, became a Dolphins player in 2023 after signing as an undrafted free agent. He spent the previous four years at Campbell University, where he played from 2018 to 2022. Since joining the team, Hill has appeared in 45 games, starting 26 of them, and has recorded 33 receptions for 288 yards over the past three seasons. The Dolphins’ decision not to tender Hill means he is now free to sign with any team without the Dolphins having the right to match any offer. This move leaves the team with four tight ends under contract: Dulcich, Jalin Conyers, Cole Turner, and Zack Kuntz. The departure of Hill and the unrestricted free agent status of veteran tight end Darren Waller leaves Miami’s tight end room in a state of transition. With both Hill and Waller now available to other teams, the Dolphins will need to evaluate their options for bolstering the position. The team’s focus will likely shift toward addressing other areas of need as they prepare for the 2026 season.#miami_dolphins #julian_hill #greg_dulcich #campbell_university #miami_tight_ends
