Would the Miami Dolphins contemplate buying and selling extensive receiver Tyreek Hill to an AFC East rival?
In a bit printed Tuesday, an NFC personnel man instructed 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 instructed Fowler. “And there is a greater likelihood of the draft picks [Miami would receive in a trade] being greater than with a contender.”
Fowler advised the Patriots will court docket Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins, an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Nonetheless, a commerce for Hill could be their fallback plan.
Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, not too long ago instructed “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 12 months, but when Maye fulfills his potential, they could have a brilliant 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 gained 2021 Coach of the 12 months 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 bundle for Hill, it might nonetheless be shocking if he landed in New England.
Miami might not need to face Hill twice a 12 months. Extra importantly, the eight-time Professional Bowler most likely prefers to play for a Tremendous Bowl contender.
