Tyreek Hill of the Dolphins landed a fresh contract.
Following his displacement as the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver, Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins is reportedly eager to reclaim his position at the top.
According to insights from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, efforts to address Hill’s contract commenced post the 2023 season, gaining momentum especially after A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles secured a groundbreaking deal. Brown’s three-year, $96 million contract extension, featuring an $84 million guarantee, now stands as the largest ever for an NFL receiver, surpassing Hill’s previous $30 million annual average with its $32 million mark.
Hill, currently in the second year of his four-year, $120 million extension inked during Miami’s blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, finds his deal less favorable upon closer examination. Florio notes a significant gap between his scheduled earnings for the upcoming season ($19.6 million) and the whopping $45 million slated for the final year in 2026, labeling it “ridiculously unrealistic.” Excluding this outlier, Hill’s actual average earnings tally around $25 million annually.
Despite expressing his desire to stay with Miami long-term earlier this month, Hill’s plea for a new deal reflects his aspirations. However, with three years remaining on his current contract, his future with the Dolphins depends solely on their willingness to renegotiate.
Tyreek Hill of the Dolphins landed a fresh contract.
The offseason has witnessed a flurry of lucrative extensions for receivers like Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions and Nico Collins of the Houston Texans. Even Hill’s teammate Jaylen Waddle secured a notable three-year, $84.75 million extension, elevating him among the NFL’s top-paid receivers.
With a standout 2023 season under his belt, leading the league with 1,799 receiving yards, Hill’s desire for commensurate compensation is justified. The Dolphins would do well to accommodate the eight-time Pro Bowler, potentially averting future contract disputes.
