The Miami Dolphins were among the favorites to contend for the Super Bowl this year. But instead this year ended in disappointment as they finished second in the AFC East with a record of 8-9 and did not qualify for the playoffs.
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Tyreek Hill Appears to Demand Trade From Dolphins
After spending the majority of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill has become accustomed to winning. However, since coming to Miami in 2022, Hill hasn't seen much success. After being eliminated by the Chiefs in the Wild Card round last year, the Dolphins did not even qualify for the postseason in 2024.
Following their loss to the New York Jets, Hill hinted at possibly wanting out of South Beach, telling reporters that this offseason he has to "reaccess," some things and will ultimately "do what's best," for him and his family.
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill basically said he wanted out of the Dolphins organization after the game. pic.twitter.com/gIiMv7Edaf
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) January 6, 2025
Mike McDaniel Nixed Campbell to Ravens Trade
The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the hottest teams in the NFL this season. They finished the regular season with a record of 12-5 and on top of a loaded AFC North Division. But if you could point to one glaring weakness for Baltimore as they head toward the playoffs, it would have to be their defense. It has been among the worst in the NFL this season.
The Ravens tried to make improvements to the Baltimore defense ahead of the November 5 trade deadline. According to ESPN NFL Insider Ian Rapaport, the Ravens tried to pry veteran defensive lineman Calais Cambell from the Miami Dolphins. However, the trade was ultimately nixed by Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.
"Prior to the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 5, the Ravens went big-game hunting, hoping to solidify their defensive front with a familiar face.
Calais Campbell was the target. He had thrived in Baltimore before, and the Ravens hoped he would again," Rapaport writes.
"Yet as the deal got closer, sources say, the Dolphins resisted. At various points over a hectic two days before the deadline, sources involved believed a deal was getting done and Campbell would return to Baltimore.
That is until Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel stepped in. Sources say McDaniel stopped the deal, believing that Campbell was too valuable to lose. McDaniel told Campbell this to his face in a meeting."
