Is Tyreek Hill Hinting At Giving the Dolphins A Discount?
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With Justin Jefferson’s recent contract extension, chatter has picked up about Tyreek Hill’s next contract and how much more money he could make in his career. Hill is one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the league and will be in line for another huge payday that could make it difficult for the Miami Dolphins to build a balanced team. Fortunately, recent comments by the former fifth-round pick suggest that a team-friendly deal could be on the horizon.
Hill is signed with the Dolphins through the 2026 season, but in the last few years — especially with wide receivers — two years remaining on a deal is a situation ripe for a holdout. Hill’s current contract pays him $120 million, which was the highest contract for a wide receiver when he signed it in 2022.
While speaking to the media, Hill made it clear where he wants to be, and he’s not too concerned about what the next contract is going to pay him.
“Ensuring I’m a Dolphin for life,” Tyreek Hill said. “That’s number one. That’s priority number one, man. This is obviously the best situation for myself and the family. I don’t think it could get any better, whether it’s just to live in an establishment in the state and the taxes. Everything. The weather. Everything that comes with just living in Miami is just beautiful, man. We love it.”
There is no doubt that living in South Beach and not having to pay state taxes saves a lot of money off the top. A state like Minnesota has a tax rate of almost 10 percent, so taking a 10 percent pay cut in Miami would end up actually being the same as what he might make with a team like the Minnesota Vikings.
Hill also said there is quite a draw for him and his family to be so close to places like the Bahamas.
“And it’s awesome just to be here,” Hill said. “You know, coaches are wonderful, teammates are wonderful and I’m like a 20-minute flight from the Bahamas. So I can just go to Bahamas anytime I want to and do what I got to do.”
A hometown discount for Hill would be very good news for the construction of this Dolphins team for years to come. The Dolphins and Jaylen Waddle agreed to an extension that will pay him $84.75. The team also still needs to sign Tua Tagovailoa to an extension that will make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league. It’s expected at some point that an extension is going to get done, but Hill believes the deal with Tua should have already been completed.
“Tua should’ve been paid. I’ve been saying this all offseason, man, and I know we’ve got a great front office with [Chris] Grier and [Brandon] Shore. They’re gonna get it done. Obviously, a lot of people are comparing it to the Jared Goff situation and stuff like that, but I feel like Tua is supposed to be up there with and past some of those guys because just understanding his story and the progression of how he’s getting better each and every year and how he’s carrying this offense is crazy,” Hill said.
Hill is confident that Tagovailoia will continue to improve his craft, and the team will only get better with him under center.
“It’s almost like an investment of what you’re gonna do in the future. So, he’s continually getting better. He’s gradually getting better each year. Last year was Pro Bowl. This year is gonna be a playoff win and much more. So, Tua should’ve been paid.”
It’s all going to come down to money for that extension with Tagovailoa, and the team has to think about how they can keep the most competitive team around their franchise quarterback long-term while still paying him what he deserves. Players like Hill are taking a hometown discount to stay in Miami, which is a great start. How much of a hometown discount he is willing to take is unclear, but based on the recent comments, he doesn’t seem too concerned with the money. As long as the weather stays nice in Miami and the Dolphins keep winning games, it seems the rest of his career will be spent in the state of Florida.
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