Miami Dolphins’ five-time All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill has found himself at the center of speculation, but this time, he wasted no time shutting down the latest trade rumors.
What’s Driving These Tyreek Hill Trade Rumors?
Since the end of the Dolphins’ disappointing 2024 season, Hill has been the subject of trade rumors. With Miami missing the playoffs and Hill posting his least productive full season since his rookie year, speculation picked up about moving the eight-time Pro Bowler.
In 2024, Hill finished with 81 receptions for 959 yards and six touchdowns—a sharp decline from his stellar 2023 campaign, when he led the league in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, receiving yards per game, and total yards per touch.
After Miami’s loss to the New York Jets in the 2024 regular season finale, Hill made headlines by pulling himself from the game and hinting at dissatisfaction with his situation in Miami. His comments—”I’m out, bro. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I gotta do what’s best for my career,”—sparked widespread speculation about a potential trade.
Eye-opening comments from Tyreek Hill on his Dolphins future after 8-9 non-playoff season:
“I’m opening the door. I’m out bro. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day I got to do what’s best for my career. I’m too much of a competitor to be just out there.” https://t.co/v6BQeRgVoO
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) January 6, 2025
When asked about Hill’s early exit in the Dolphins-Jets post-game press conference, McDaniel danced around the issue, stating, “I was informed that he was unavailable right before a drive. I was not informed that it was a new injury, and I think at that point of time my focus was on the players, and I didn’t take the time to go and try and figure out more into that.”
McDaniel then remarked, “There were guys on the field that were competing, and we were trying to win a game, so my focus was there.”
In response, Hill changed his profile picture on X to an altered version of Antonio Brown’s infamous shirtless photo when he abruptly quit during a game at MetLife Stadium with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the modified image, Hill’s head is on Brown’s body.
On FS1’s “Firt Things First”, host Nick Wright speculated that Hill “misses the Chiefs,” Wright said. “That’s where this all comes from because they kept winning without him, they got more famous … so I’m gonna go ahead and make a prediction on how this plays out. … You just can’t cut him. It’s $28 million in dead money to trade him, which isn’t great, but it’s [Hill’s contract] tradable.”
In an interview, Dolphins GM Chris Grier addressed the controversy, acknowledging, “Mike and I both had conversations with Tyreek… productive conversations, I will keep those between us.” Grier also noted that Hill’s emotions were running high during the high-stakes game.
Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus, defended Hill’s passion, admitting, “Tyreek is very passionate. Anyone I’ve ever represented, that is great, was passionate. They cared. What you see with Tyreek is very genuine. He wants to win. It’s not good enough for him not to make the playoffs.”
On a live stream in late January, Hill explained his actions during the game and his comments after the contest: “What y’all heard at the end of the season is frustration. I’ve been winning my whole life… we got to put some pressure on motherf—–s, y’all got to fix this s–t. Add some motherf—–g dawgs.”
Hill later walked back those remarks, apologizing to teammates and reaffirming his commitment to Miami, and professed, “I fully take it back… I’m going to comeback next year, hoping to still be there and bust my tail for the team, for the guys, for the fans, for the whole team. I want to stay with the Dolphins.”
The former Super Bowl champion’s recent social media activity has reignited questions about his intentions. On March 30th, Hill responded to posts on X that floated him as a potential draft-night trade candidate with cryptic emojis—a smiling face and a peace sign—that fueled speculation about whether he was trolling or signaling interest in a move.
Tyreek Hill’s Latest Post Denies Trade Rumor
On X, Hill responded to a post suggesting he would be open to being traded to a playoff contender. The original post from the NFL Rumors account read, “Tyreek Hill reportedly would be ok if Dolphins traded him to a playoff contender.” Hill reposted the rumor and added, “lol another false narrative.”
lol another false narrative https://t.co/kDbndUpWUy
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) March 31, 2025
Hill’s direct reply lines up with his statements, confirming his belief in McDaniel’s vision for building a competitive culture and reiterating his love for Miami.
Despite Hill’s denial, trade speculation persists due to several factors.
- Declining Production: Hill’s dip in performance in 2024, in which he missed the Pro Bowl for the first time in his nine-year career, raises questions about his ability to stay healthy and productive.
- Contract Implications: Hill’s lucrative deal makes him one of the highest-paid receivers in the league, but it also complicates any potential trade scenarios for Miami.
For now, Dolphins fans can take comfort in McDaniel’s reassurances and Hill’s public denial of trade talks. However, given Hill’s history of cryptic social media posts and candid remarks about his career aspirations, it wouldn’t be surprising if this storyline resurfaces before long.