Miami Wide Receiver Trade Rumors Continue to Swirl: Dolphins Stand Pat
Despite weeks of speculation, no trade involving Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill appears to be on the horizon. The Dolphins, fresh off a humbling blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts in their season opener, are focused on turning their 2025 campaign around—and they intend to do it with their star receiver still in uniform. Hill, who has been the subject of trade chatter throughout the offseason, remains a central piece of Miami’s offensive identity. Questions about his fit with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his hefty contract have fueled rumors, but insiders insist the Dolphins aren’t budging. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that Miami has not “received any calls” from interested teams and “currently has no plans to trade him.” Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald echoed that sentiment, writing that Miami is trying to win now and isn’t shopping its most accomplished player.
The noise comes on the heels of Hill’s least productive season in years. After leading the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2023, he fell short of 1,000 yards in 2024—finishing with 959 yards and six scores. The dip in production snapped a streak of nine straight Pro Bowl selections, raising doubts about whether the 30-year-old receiver could still dominate defenses as consistently as he once did. Still, Hill’s track record speaks for itself. Since arriving in Miami in 2022, he has hauled in 323 passes for 4,508 yards and 26 touchdowns, remaining one of the league’s most explosive playmakers. While ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth even floated the idea of Hill reuniting with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, that scenario seems more fantasy than reality.
Off the field, Hill has faced personal challenges. His estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, has accused him of multiple incidents of abuse—claims Hill denies through his attorney. Hill has vowed to remain focused on football, saying, “My focus right now is just playing ball… If you allow that kind of stuff to get in the way, it can only cloud what you’re really trying to get accomplished.” For now, the Dolphins are backing their All-Pro. As Miami prepares to host the New England Patriots in Week Two, the margin for error is thin. Another disappointing outing could reignite questions about the team’s direction—and whether Hill’s future in South Beach is truly as secure as the Dolphins insist.
