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Tyreek Hill will turn 31 in March, and his production took a dive this season. However, he’s still a speedy difference-maker and would likely be the top receiver on the trade market if made available.
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier stated that Hill didn’t request a trade during a meeting this week, according to ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques.
However, Hill’s comments following Miami’s season-ending loss to the Jets—a game Hill refused to enter—have certainly opened the door for speculation about his future.
“It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I gotta do what’s best for my career, because I’m too much of a competitor to be just out there,” Hill said.
Trading Hill after June 1 would save Miami $16 million in cap space. He’s signed through 2026, but if he’s truly unhappy with the Dolphins, Miami should strongly consider cashing in now.
Miami can’t expect to get back what it invested in Hill—first- and second-round picks along with three Day 3 selections—but a second-round pick would probably be reasonable. Hill will carry a base salary of only $10 million in 2025, though his salary will balloon to $30 million in 2026.
Hill’s comments suggest that he’d prefer to land with a contender, so rebuilding teams are probably out of the question.
It’s not hard to connect the dots from Hill to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are projected to have $22.9 million in cap space next season and have a history of bringing back former players. While receiver Rashee Rice is expected to be healthy next season, the idea of partnering Hill with Rice and Xavier Worthy could be intriguing.
Cincinnati could also be a viable landing spot if the Bengals don’t retain Tee Higgins. The Bengals want to get back to contention in a hurry, and partnering Hill with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Chase Brown might give them the most explosive offense in the league.
Potential Suitors: Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs