Miami Dolphins acquires Kansas City Chiefs’ WR Tyreek Hill for five draft picks, awarding him a four-year, $120 million contract
The Chief of Kansas City traded the Pro Bowl six times wide receiver Tireek Hill arrive Miami Dolphins for five draft picks: first 2022 pick (no. 29), second round pick (no. 50) and fourth round pick, plus fourth and sixth round picks in the 2023 draft on Wednesday Private.
Dolphins said the purchase is pending.
The Dolphins are also giving Hill a four-year, $120 million extension, which includes $72.2 million in security and also includes $52,535 million at signing, rep Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN.
The deal makes Hill the most generous payee in NFL history. A total of $72.2 million will be fully secured at the start of the 2023 tournament year. The three-year total value of the deal is $72.5 million.
For Hill, who signed for the 2022 season, the total value of the deal — including $120 million in new money — is $141.685 million. It also includes $250,000 in Pro Bowl deals each season.
Both New York Jets and the Dolphins traded on the spot for Hill, according to sources. The question has become where Hill wants to be the broad receiver of a record-breaking deal.
The Jets’ commercial offer to Chiefs for Hill — which Kansas City would accept if New York were widely chosen by recipients — included not a single first pick but multiple picks commensurate with the Dolphins’ offer. on the draft value chart the teams use, sources told ESPN. The Captain will get the 35, 38 and 69 picks while the Jet Squad will get the Hill and pick the 103.
Davante Adams was the highest paid one in a week after he signed a 5 year contract with Las Vegas Raiders averaging $28 million per season and that includes $65.67 million fully guaranteed.
In a statement post on twitterHill wrote: “Today is a fresh start. I’m so excited to be joining the Miami Dolphins and getting to work, yet it’s hard to think about the memories, people and fans that have made time. mine in Kansas City turned out great.”
He also thanked those who have joined him in contributing to the Kansas City community through his foundation and thanked the Chairs “for believing in me.”
“I’ve been working hard every day to show how much I appreciate you for giving me the opportunity. To Coach (Andy Reid), Coach (Eric) Bieniemy and Coach (Greg) ) Lewis, thanks for what you taught me not only about football but also about life,” he wrote.
Finally, he thanked his former Captains teammates and fans, ending his message by writing, “Kansas City will always hold a special place in my heart!”
End of an era ✌🏿!!! Miami I’m going home pic.twitter.com/ykcZcSuy7N
– Ty Hill (@cheetah) March 23, 2022
The Dolphins’ odds at Caesars Sportsbook to win the Super Bowl improved from 70-1 to 40-1 with the trade. Their win percentage in AFC improved from 35-1 to 20-1 and AFC East from +675 to +400.
It’s the second major move made this week by the Dolphins to bolster their offensive capabilities that will be orchestrated by new head coach Mike McDaniel. On Tuesday, the Dolphins agreed to a five-year deal with the bond Terron Armstead worth up to $87.5 million, a source told ESPN, locking down the services of one of the top free agents of the 2022 cycle. The source said that deal includes 43.37 million. dollar money guarantee.
Dolphins assistant superintendent Marvin Allen served as the Chiefs’ college recruiting director for five years, from 2013 to 2017, when Kansas City drafted the Hill.
The addition of Hill gives the Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa a true #1 wide receiver to support his growth. Dolphins also added a wide receiver Cedrick Wilson in free agent and with dynamic wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who had 104 touchdowns for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns during his rookie season. Dolphins also come back tight Mike Gesickiwho received the franchise card and finished second on the team with 73 receptions and 780 yards.
Dolphins also added two new activities back in the free agency in Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert.
Hill, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl for all six seasons of his NFL career, had a career-best 111 reception and a franchise record of 1,239 yards and nine touchdowns for Captain last season.
He has 479 touchdowns for 6,630 yards and 56 touchdowns in his career. He’s one of only four players since 1970 with at least six touchdowns in each of his first NFL seasons, according to research by ESPN Stats & Information. The others are Randy Moss, Larry Fitzgerald and Marvin Harrison.
Chiefs drafted Hill in the fifth round of the 2016 draft, a year after he pleaded guilty to domestic abuse as part of a plea agreement and served three years of probation. In December 2014, Hill was accused of strangling and punching his pregnant girlfriend. He was dropped from the team at Oklahoma State and was eventually transferred to West Alabama.
Then, in March 2019, Overland Park (Kansas) police were called to Hill’s home to investigate an alleged battery explosion in which a minor was the victim. Hill was not listed in the police report. Hill’s fiancée, Crystal Espinal, was listed on the “others involved.” However, the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office (Kansas) announced in August 2019 that it is refusing to file charges against Hill or Espinal. District Attorney Stephen M. Howe said that although he believes a crime has occurred, the evidence in the case does not clearly identify who committed the crime.
The Chiefs’ wide-reception corps now includes the addition of freelance staff JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, Josh Gordon, Justin Watson, Cornell Powell, Gehrig Dieter and Corey Coleman.
Chiefs are still expected to add more receivers widely in free and draft agency.
General Manager Brett Veach said: “It is difficult to put into words what Tyreek has meant for the Chiefs Kingdom over the past six years. “He’s an exceptional player, one of the best in franchise history. He’s been a big part of our success, including our Super Bowl championship. This decision has been extremely difficult, but we feel it is a necessary move in the best interest of the team, and also for Tyreek.We wish him the best as he continues his career. “
Reid said in a statement that he is happy for Hill.
“I’m happy for Tyreek, he’s grown as a man and as a player in Kansas City,” Reid said in a statement. “Myself, my staff and our organization appreciate all that he has done for our team. This move will also benefit the Leaders, who we now have limited space and additional draft options to grow as a team. I wish him as well as he moves forward.”
Are from Patrick Mahomes became the Chiefs’ starting midfield duo in 2018, he linked up with Hill for 41 touchdowns, the second most by the QB-receiver duo during that time, according to research by ESPN Stats & Information.
Except for the tight ending Travis KelceThe 32-year-old, who signed a four-year contract extension in 2020, all of the big money deals the Directors have offered since Veach became the team’s general manager have gone to players at the highest level. over 20 years old.
The Chiefs’ odds at Caesars Sportsbook to win the Super Bowl have increased from +850 to +900. Their win rate to win the AFC is now +500 from +400 and their win rate to win the AFC West is now +175 from +130.
ESPN’s Adam Teicher contributed to this report.
