When Tyreek Hill first arrived in Miami three years ago, he wasted no time in making bold claims about his new quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa.
Hill, known for his confident personality, declared that Tua was “the most accurate quarterback in all of football,” a statement that turned heads across the league.
But recently, Hill’s perspective seems to have shifted.
In a recent interview, Hill was asked to list his top five quarterbacks in the NFL. Surprisingly, Tua Tagovailoa didn’t make the cut.
Hill named Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Baker Mayfield as the five best quarterbacks in the league.
Does his omission of Tua mean something? … Maybe. Maybe not.
But it’s hard to ignore that Hill went from publicly praising Tua as the most accurate passer in the league to now not even including him in a list that many would have expected to feature Tagovailoa.
This change in tone seems significant, especially considering Hill’s history of enthusiastically backing his quarterback.
The timing of Hill’s comments also adds to the intrigue. His latest remarks come amid growing tension between him and the Dolphins.
After the 2024 regular-season finale, Hill made waves by expressing his desire to leave Miami. However, just days later, during Super Bowl week, Hill appeared to walk back those comments.
Despite Hill’s public statements, no formal trade discussions have been reported.
Speculation surrounding Hill’s future ramped up after Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones mentioned two “substantive trades” on the horizon, with Hill’s name briefly mentioned as a potential target.
Ultimately, the Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens instead, but the possibility of a trade remains alive.
The trade window officially opens on June 2, which could signal a major shift for Hill if a trade were to happen.
Moving Hill would shift the bulk of his $25.85 million fully-guaranteed salary into 2026, making it financially easier for Miami to part ways with him.
All of this raises important questions about Hill’s future with the Dolphins.
In recent weeks, Miami’s interest in trading cornerback Jalen Ramsey has fueled rumors that they may be open to other roster moves, including trading Hill.
Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier has stated that he wouldn’t hang up the phone if an offer of two first-round picks came in, but the real question is whether the Dolphins would be willing to accept anything less.
For now, Hill’s status in Miami remains uncertain, and it’s clear that the quarterback’s role – and Hill’s future with the team – could soon be a topic of much greater debate.
In fairness to Hill, there are plenty of people who wouldn’t have Tua’s name anywhere near a top five QB list … However, it’s still an interesting development considering his past praise.
What are your thoughts on the messy situation in Miami? … At the end of the day, has Hill played his last game in a Dolphins uniform???
