The Miami Dolphins may have an issue on their hands. Tyreek Hill, their standout wide receiver, is the source of the problem. The entire sports world watched as Hill revealed his desire to be traded following the Dolphins’ 32-20 road loss to the New York Jets. The Dolphins concluded the regular season 8-9. The tensions may have subsided, but the damage may have been done, as it will be difficult for the Dolphins to repair their relationship with the dissatisfied eight-time Pro Bowler. With worries about the Dolphins’ success entering the 2025 NFL season, it may be better for the organization to surrender some of its top assets for a gentle rebuild. They could start with Hill.
Hill is in the second year of his $90 million contract with the Dolphins. He and the Dolphins agreed to restructure his deal this season, with a basic salary of $10 million. He is due to make $51.8 million next season, but the Dolphins can opt out of his contract for a $15.5 million cap penalty. Several clubs may be interested in adding the explosive, fast receiver before he ages. Among those clubs are the Green Bay Packers, who may seek to surround quarterback Jordan Love with dependable weapons.
Green Bay was ranked 12th in the league for passing offense and seventh in scoring offense. The Packers realize they can be better if Love connects with some of his weapons. Jayden Reed and Christian Watson had solid but erratic performances. The Packers potentially have one of the league’s most explosive pass catchers at their disposal. Reed and Watson are efficient but lack explosive speed.
Hill is also eager to demonstrate why he remains one of the NFL’s finest receivers. Hill has just 81 receptions for 959 yards and six scores in 17 games last season. These are some of the lowest totals since Hill was injured with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019. This occurred despite quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missing five games and the Dolphins’ poor passing quarterbacks playing. Hill may give the Packers an edge in winning the NFC North for the first time since 2021. It would also compete with the Detroit Lions for the most dynamic offensive in the division.
The Packers’ acquisition of Hill may come at a steep cost, such as numerous second-round picks, but it may be worth it in the pursuit of a Super Bowl championship.
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