Wide receiver Tyreek Hill is set to enter the second year of his lucrative four-year, $120 million contract with the Miami Dolphins in 2024. With an annual earning of $30 million, Hill is currently the fourth-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.
On-Field Accomplishments
Last season, Hill demonstrated why he is worth every penny of his substantial contract. He led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards, achieved through an impressive 119 catches. Hill also topped the league with 13 receiving touchdowns. Over the past two seasons, he has accumulated 3,509 receiving yards, supported by 238 receptions and 20 touchdowns. These stellar performances earned him All-Pro honors, a testament to his skill and consistency on the field.
Contract Details and Future Earnings
This year, Hill's base salary stands at $19.665 million, but it is set to rise to $21.835 million in 2025 and will peak at a staggering $43.9 million in 2026. Consequently, Hill’s contract will result in significant cap hits for the Dolphins, amounting to $34.2 million in 2025 and $56.3 million in 2026. It's worth noting that his guaranteed money runs out after this year, placing more emphasis on his performances moving forward.
Comparing to Peers
In the broader landscape of NFL wide receivers, Hill's contract is notable but not the highest. Justin Jefferson recently signed a deal worth $35 million per season, and A.J. Brown's contract is valued at $32 million annually. Additionally, Amon-Ra St. Brown's contract comes in at $30.002 million per season. Despite this, Hill expressed contentment with his current position and focus on team success.
Hill's Perspective
In his own words, Hill emphasized the importance of the team's success over individual earnings: "I'm just very glad the position that I'm in now, man. The reason I say that is: I know when it's time for me to get a deal, the Miami Dolphins will do what's right," Hill remarked.
He continued, "I'm going into Year 9 now. Money is the least of our worries right now. The biggest thing right now is to be able to grab onto something that we can hold onto the rest of our lives, as a brotherhood, as a fan base, as an organization."
Hill's focus is clear: "If we're able to do that, I'll be happy."
The wide receiver also expressed pride in his peers' achievements and enthusiasm for the future. "I'm very excited to just be a part of the old wave, which was $30 million, and Justin Jefferson came and surpassed that, man. So, very proud of those guys, happy for obviously my teammate [Jaylen] Waddle getting his new deal," said Hill.
Looking ahead to his own future, Hill shared his aspirations: "For guys like me, that's great. I'm 30 years old, also looking for a new deal. So, very, very excited to see where I fit into that category. It's amazing."
Wrapping up his thoughts on his contract and future, Hill concluded, "The contract, it'll come. Whenever it comes, I'll be happy."
Hill's perspective and priorities highlight a seasoned professional who values team achievements and relational bonds as much as individual success. His performance on the field promises exciting seasons ahead for the Miami Dolphins and their fans.