Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill says he’s happy amid trade rumors in Miami

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill flashed a wide smile as he described the “beautiful situation” he finds himself in as the Miami Dolphins’ star receiver — while downplaying trade rumors that have surfaced around teams , including his former Kansas City Chiefs. I need the recipient’s help.

Hill said Wednesday that he would like to stay in Miami, even amid a 1-3 start in which the Dolphins have the worst offense in the NFL.

“I’m just focused on the here and now,” Hill said. “We have a great team here and I want to be a part of it.”

Hill had just four catches for 23 yards with a 31:12 defeat to the Tennessee Titans on Monday. That gave him a total of 217 receiving yards on 17 catches this season, a significant drop from his numbers during his league-leading season in 2023, when he had four touchdowns and 470 yards at the end of Week 4.

Near the end of Monday’s game, in which Miami had only managed 78 yards passing under backup Tyler Huntley, Hill could be seen talking animatedly with someone on the Dolphins sideline. Tua Tagovailoa remains on injured reserve due to a concussion.

“I wouldn’t call it yelling,” Hill said Wednesday, downplaying the scene, “that’s just me motivating my teammates.” I just told 25 (RB Jaylen Wright) we need more of that, because he had a great run there towards the end of the game.”

Hill and the Dolphins agreed to a restructured contract in the offseason worth $90 million with $65 million guaranteed. The restructuring increased the four-year total amount of fully guaranteed money on Hill’s contract – signed in 2022 – to $106.5 million.

There were rumors of a possible reunion with the team that drafted him earlier this week after Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was carted off the field on Sunday a serious knee injury.

Hill has previously indicated he would like to retire with the Dolphins, and on Wednesday he reiterated his commitment to the team.

“We have a great situation here,” Hill said. “My family loves it, I enjoy it, the weather is great, the fans are great. So we have a wonderful situation here. Obviously my parents always taught me to control the things that are controllable, and I can only control so much.

“With that said, we all know the NFL is a business. Whatever happens, happens. I would like to be here in the future.”

NOTE: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is expected to return to practice Thursday. Miami did not practice on Wednesday but instead held a walkthrough. Beckham, who was on the physically unable to perform list at the start of the season, was assessed as a full participant in training. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel did not say whether Beckham could play in New England on Sunday.

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