The Minnesota Vikings on Monday signed Justin Jefferson to a record-setting contract extension, and Tyreek Hill has made it clear that he wants to be next.
Jefferson is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after agreeing to a new a 4-year, $140 million deal with the Vikings. Shortly after the contract was announced, Miami-based sportscaster Josh Moser spoke with Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus about the current wide receiver market.
Without openly saying it, Rosenhaus made it clear that Hill wants a new deal.
“Let’s just say it’s safe to acknowledge that I’ve been in touch with (general manager) Chris Greer and (senior VP) Brandon Shore of the Dolphins. I certainly have a fluid line of communication with them and I’ve shared with them how Tyreek feels,” Rosenhaus said. “I’ll also reiterate that Tyreek has said he would love to finish his career here with the Dolphins. So, without getting into anymore specifics, the Dolphins know how we feel.”
Now that the Justin Jefferson deal is done, I spoke to Drew Rosenhaus about getting his client, Tyreek Hill, more money to put him back in line with the top-5 highest paid at his position. @DrewJRosenhaus saying, “ I have a fluid line of communication with Chris Grier and Brandon… pic.twitter.com/Gx53yj69Qv
— Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) June 3, 2024
When the Dolphins acquired Hill in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs two years ago, they signed Hill to a 4-year, $120 million deal. The $30 million average annual value made Hill the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL at the time. This offseason, the 30-year-old has been surpassed by Jefferson, AJ Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Hill could fall even further down the list if CeeDee Lamb and Ja’Marr Chase sign new contracts before him.
Hill led the NFL last season with 1,799 receiving yards and had 13 touchdowns. He certainly can make the case that he is the best wide receiver in the league, though he is now on the wrong side of 30. The Dolphins may not be anxious to throw more money at Hill just yet.
