The finale was marred by a surprising move by star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who opted to leave the game in the fourth quarter and not return to action on the team's final two drives. Hill later hinted that he wanted to leave the Dolphins for good and McDaniel hinted that Hill quit on the team.

The 2024 season was undeniably a year to forget for Tyreek Hill. Battling a wrist injury and dealing with Tua Tagovailoa's early season absence, Hill had his worst statistical season since his rookie year.

The coach and his star wideout had differing stories about why the receiver didn’t play in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s season-finale loss.