Tyreek Hill trade still in play as Dolphins weigh cap relief amid offseason turmoil

The Miami Dolphins are making headlines with a bold financial commitment to wide receiver Tyreek Hill, locking in $29 million as part of a lucrative contract restructure. This high-stakes decision underscores the franchise's belief in Hill's long-term value, even as the star receiver faces personal and professional challenges.

Dolphins bet big on Tyreek Hill despite dip and drama
Tyreek Hill, known for his electrifying speed and game-changing plays, saw a dip in his 2024 performance, posting career-low stats in receptions and yardage. Despite missing the playoffs, Miami is doubling down on their faith in the “Cheetah,” guaranteeing him $65 million over the next three seasons and solidifying a $90 million package through 2026. This move gives Hill the most fully guaranteed money ever earned by an NFL wide receiver without extending the contract—a landmark financial commitment in the league.

However, this decision comes on the heels of a turbulent offseason. Hill's personal life made tabloid waves after his wife, Keeta Vaccaro, filed for divorce following an alleged domestic incident. Although no legal charges emerged, the episode cast a shadow over Hill’s public image.

REPORT: Police were called to the home of #Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill on January 30th over a domestic dispute between Hill and his wife Keeta Vaccaro.

Vaccaro said that Tyreek Hill had smashed an unlit cigar in her face, but Hill denied that it actually struck her, and says he only… pic.twitter.com/FkQ4c5VMho

— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) March 17, 2024

From a team-building perspective, the Dolphins’ restructuring creates cap flexibility while also betting on Hill’s leadership and bounce-back potential. It’s a message to the league, Miami isn’t panicking they’re investing in their core, even amid controversy.

Trade buzz grows as Dolphins weigh financial fallout in Tyreek Hill saga
Still, trade speculation lingers. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the possibility of moving on from Hill isn’t off the table. “That could change in a couple of days. Given the realities of Hill’s contract (re-done in 2024), it makes sense for the Dolphins to hold Hill until June 2 or later. That’s when the cap consequences can be spread over two years.”

“For now, Hill has $28.296 million in unallocated bonus money that will hit the cap. A pre-June 1 trade means all of it lands in 2025. A post-June 1 trade limits the 2025 dead money to $12.728 million, with the remaining $15.568 million landing on the cap in 2026,” he wrote.

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This financial breakdown suggests Miami may be strategically waiting for the post-June 1 window, where a potential trade would be significantly less damaging to their salary cap. As the 2025 season looms, this $29 million gamble could either reestablish Hill as the league’s most feared wideout or mark the beginning of a calculated exit from South Florida.