Would the Miami Dolphins contemplate buying and selling huge receiver Tyreek Hill to an AFC East rival?
In a bit revealed Tuesday, an NFC personnel man advised ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler he expects the Dolphins to ship Hill to the New England Patriots this offseason.
“The Patriots are determined. They want a man, that alpha that may be pleasant for [quarterback] Drake Maye,” the personnel man advised Fowler. “And there is a larger likelihood of the draft picks [Miami would receive in a trade] being larger than with a contender.”
Fowler advised the Patriots will courtroom Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins, an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Nonetheless, a commerce for Hill can be their fallback plan.
Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, not too long ago advised “The Pat McAfee Show” that the WR is “dedicated to the Dolphins,” however they may focus on his future this offseason.
Hill appears sad in Miami after the Dolphins went 8-9 and missed the playoffs this season. Following a Week 18 loss to the New York Jets, he implied he desires to play elsewhere in 2025.
The Patriots went 4-13 and missed the postseason for a 3rd straight yr, but when Maye fulfills his potential, they could have a shiny future.
In 13 video games, the rookie out of North Carolina completed with 2,276 passing yards, 15 landing passes, 10 interceptions and an above-average 58.6 QBR.
The Patriots not too long ago employed new head coach Mike Vrabel, who received 2021 Coach of the Yr with the Tennessee Titans. The previous linebacker additionally captured three Tremendous Bowls when starred for New England from 2001-08.
Whereas the Patriots might provide the Dolphins a large package deal for Hill, it could nonetheless be stunning if he landed in New England.
Miami might not need to face Hill twice a yr. Extra importantly, the eight-time Professional Bowler in all probability prefers to play for a Tremendous Bowl contender.