A parting between the Miami Dolphins and superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill feels inevitable after the drama that’s unfolded since their Week 18 loss to the New York Jets.
It’s been nearly impossible to keep up with Hill’s contradicting comments this offseason, but one thing is clear: Tension is building. The Dolphins would likely love to make amends with their $90 million wideout, especially considering the impact he’s had on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s development.
In Hill’s first season in Miami (2022), Tagovailoa saw a major leap, going from 2,653 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions to 3,548 yards, 25 touchdowns, and just eight picks. As impactful as Hill has been over the past three years, Miami’s front office may now feel the headaches are no longer worth it.
NFL Analyst Comes to Conclusion on Tyreek Hill’s Future in Miami
Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano listed one player from each team who could be dealt around the time of the 2025 NFL Draft. Perhaps surprisingly, Vacchiano named Hill as the Dolphins’ candidate among those who could be dealt; with the draft coming up quickly, it’s important to analyze why he came to such a conclusion.
“The speedy receiver made it clear he wanted out of Miami after the season. Then he backtracked. But if you follow the social media clues, it sure seems like he’s still bucking for a trade,” Vacchiano wrote.
PFSN slotted Miami’s offense at No. 15 in their Offense+ metric last season. That ranking would almost certainly take a hit if Hill walks. Without him, the Dolphins’ receiving corps would be headlined by Jaylen Waddle, Jonnu Smith, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
It’s debatably never been a perfect fit between Hill and Tagovailoa. According to PFSN’s QB+ metric, Tagovailoa ranked No. 8 in 2024, but his arm strength — or lack thereof — still showed. For a deep threat like Hill, that’s a glaring mismatch.
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“He’s 31 now, which is alarming for a receiver, and coming off what was for him a year of steep decline. Of course, his 81 catches for 959 yards was still pretty good, if not elite,” Vacchiano wrote. “He’s due about $27.7 million in salary and bonuses this season, so any trade might have to include a renegotiated deal. But if he wants it bad enough, the Dolphins might make it happen.”
The Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, and Baltimore Ravens are among the plethora of organizations that would likely express interest in landing the five-time All-Pro wideout if he asks out like Vacchiano predicts.