ESPN’s Jeff Darlington believes the Miami Dolphins will give WR Tyreek Hill a brand new contract

Whereas securing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s contract extension takes priority for the Miami Dolphins, star extensive receiver Tyreek Hill patiently waits for his flip on the negotiating desk. The five-time first-team All-Professional has been a nightmare for opposing defenses with 3,509 receiving yards and 21 complete touchdowns since becoming a member of the Dolphins.

With extensive receiver Jaylen Waddle beneath contract by means of 2028, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington expects Miami to show its consideration to HIll after reaching an settlement with Tagovailoa — protecting the band in aqua and orange for the foreseeable future.

“I feel [Tyreek will] get the brand new deal, particularly so long as Mike McDaniel is there,” Darlington stated on The Pat McAfee Present earlier this week. “They may’ve possibly checked out it proper now and stated, ‘We obtained to get the Tua deal finished first,’ however he’s type of finished it the appropriate approach with this constructive strategy to it, not being type of offended about it and being very clear that he’s going to be there to play.

“I feel he’s sending some warning photographs throughout the bow saying, ‘Should you don’t pay me now, cool, however after this season it’s going to be an issue’ — and I do suppose they find yourself paying him after this season.”

Hill signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension after being traded to the Dolphins. As famous by OverTheCap, the contract’s remaining yr may be thought-about a void yr, boosting its annual worth from $25 million to $30 million. Miami would save $45 million by transferring on from Hill earlier than the 2026 season.

“I wish to keep right here in Miami as a result of clearly that is the place household is now,” Hill stated final week. “Everyone loves it right here. Household loves it, spouse loves it, youngsters find it irresistible. So clearly I find it irresistible. I like taking part in for Coach (McDaniel) and the crew. My teammates are superior so I wouldn’t wish to depart.

“The followers are superior, too. I simply love how the followers maintain us accountable each day on Twitter. So we’re getting higher, I promise you. We’re not simply sitting round ingesting smoothies. We’re getting higher.”