Miami Dolphins Told to Use $45M ‘Sweetener’ as Drew Rosenhaus Publicly Demands Tyreek Hill’s Contract Extension

Justin Jefferson reset the market for the wide receivers with his new deal. The Minnesota Vikings officially extended the contract to $140 million for 4 years of their star WR Jefferson on Monday, June 3. This raised the question of the contracts of the other star receivers, especially Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill.

Hill became the highest-paid receiver when he signed a 4 year, $120 million contract with the Phins back in 2022. And now after Jefferson grabbed that title from him, Hill can again be after his own contract update, as sports agent Drew Rosenhaus hinted on Monday.

To discuss the matter further, in the latest talk on the NFL Network, Tom Pelissero was joined by reporter Mike Garafolo and analyst Marc Ross. Garafolo highlighted that he wonders “if the Dolphins try to sweeten that deal or maybe work with that $45 million number. Move it up a little bit. Spread it out so that you actually get that last year under contract.” He further suggested Miami “to borrow off of some of that money” and have him for three years.

This discussion started as soon as Jefferson got his deal, and Rosenhaus wasted no time to relate his contract to Hill’s. He told Miami’s WSVN in response to the question of Hill’s contract, “Let’s just say it’s safe to acknowledge that I’ve been in touch with (general manager) Chris Grier and (executive) Brandon Shore of the Dolphins. I have a fluid line of communication with them, and I’ve shared with them how Tyreek feels. And I’ll also reiterate that Tyreek has said that he would love to finish his career here with the Dolphins. Without getting into anymore specifics, the Dolphins know how we feel.”

Currently, Hill is in fourth rank with an average of $30 million per season, behind Jefferson, A.J. Brown ($32 million), and Amon-Ra St. Brown (a bit more than $30 million per year).

Tyreek Hill remarks on Jefferson’s contract amidst growing stats

As per recent updates, Tyreek Hill hasn’t spoken about any further contract extensions. However, that doesn’t mean he has ignored Justin Jefferson’s new deal. Shortly after Jefferson’s highest-paid non-QB news broke out, Hill took to his official Twitter (now X) account to congratulate the Vikings receiver. He posted, “JJettas, that’s well deserved.”

Tyreek made near-unbelievable stats in 2023. He led the NFL in both receiving yards (1,799) and receiving touchdowns (13). And since the end of the 2023 season, Hill has been seeking a new contract. His current contract worth $30 million per year, isn’t as solid as it seems. The final year of his deal includes a massive $45 million payment, making it unlikely he will play out the full contract, as his cap hit in 2026 is $56.3 million.

So, Hill has a strong case for a new deal, having been among the top receivers in his two seasons with the Dolphins and becoming the first NFL player to have multiple seasons with 1700 receiving yards. Although the Phins are focusing on a QB extension and just signed Jaylen Waddle to a three-year, $84.75 million extension, it would be wise to address Hill’s contract soon amidst the receivers scene.