Tyreek Hill

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		145	819	11,363	83
2025		4	21	265	1
2024		17	81	959	6
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Above-replacement production at the WR salary tier earns Tyreek Hill a C+ Contract Value Index. At $30M AAV over four years, Hill's deal represents a significant commitment for a player entering his mid-30s, one whose 2025 season production of 265 receiving yards across 4 games stands in devastating contrast to the franchise-caliber output that once justified elite receiver compensation. The Contract Value Index reflects this collision between his A- performance pedigree—a résumé built on five All-Pro selections and a decade of elite production—and the brutal present-tense reality: a five-time All-Pro whose market value has compressed sharply, now unsigned as a free agent with multiple media outlets openly questioning whether he has played his final NFL snap. The Dolphins' offseason silence on Hill, coupled with their roster construction priorities (center, cornerback, tight end, and depth receiver signings) and organizational decision to release him, signals that Miami itself has already priced in the decline narrative and moved on. At 35 with mounting injury concerns and a free agent market that hasn't materialized as expected, Hill's contract carries real risk in any landing spot—a player whose Hall of Fame résumé no longer commands a premium, but whose salary expectations still reflect his legendary standing rather than his current on-field reality. The CVI grade captures this tension precisely: not a disaster deal, but a cautionary tale of how swiftly positional value erodes when production collapses, even for all-time talents.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Tyreek's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tyreek Hill remains a productive deep-threat wide receiver for Miami despite entering his ninth NFL season at age 35. The veteran has graded as an A– performer this year, maintaining elite-level contributions on a Dolphins offense built around his skill set. His sustained production places him among the league's most reliable receiving options, though a modest dip from an A grade in 2023 warrants closer examination. Hill's current season reveals a mixed profile: he averages 56.4 receiving yards per game, well above the NFL mean of 18.39, demonstrating his continued volume and impact. His 0.35 touchdown receptions per game outpaces the league average of 0.18, indicating he remains a red-zone weapon and efficient scorer. However, his 11.8 yards per reception sits slightly below the NFL average of 12.13, suggesting some decline in explosive playmaking—a concerning trend for a speed-dependent receiver entering his mid-thirties. The season-to-season trend from A in 2023 to B in 2024 to C+ in 2025 points to a gradual decline in overall effectiveness, though his scoring efficiency has partially offset reduced yardage gains. Hill's elite career trajectory and proven production suggest this year's dip reflects age-related wear rather than structural collapse. The critical question heading into 2026 involves whether he can stabilize at his current output level or continue trending downward; Miami's offensive system continues favoring his strengths, providing some insulation against further decline.

How Tyreek Compares at the Position

Tyreek Hill ranks 13th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Tyreek between Dk Metcalf (A-) just ahead and Jaxon Smith-njigba (A-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Miami dumps a five-time All-Pro in a cost-cutting move that reeks of organizational desperation. Multiple reports confirm Hill's devastating knee injury likely sidelines him for the entire 2026 season. The injury timing makes this a financial necessity rather than a football decision. Dolphins fans are devastated losing their star receiver while questioning the team's future direction. Miami must immediately pivot to developing younger receivers or pursuing free-agent depth at the position.