It did not take long for Tyreek Hill trade rumors, which swirled throughout the early stages of the offseason, to resurface. Shortly after the Dolphins’ brutal 33-8 loss to the Colts in Week 1, a report indicated the Chiefs and Steelers were eyeing a potential trade for Miami’s talented but mercurial wideout.
Pittsburgh has removed itself from the Hill sweepstakes, at least for now. Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the club is concerned that the latest round of domestic violence allegations against Hill – his estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, has accused Hill of eight separate violent acts against her, some of which took place while she was pregnant – could result in a suspension.
Those allegations came to light just one day after the Indianapolis loss, and Florio’s prior report on the matter implied the Steelers’ interest in Hill spawned prior to the accusations. It is therefore no surprise that the team will not entertain a move for the 31-year-old wideout until there is more clarity on this off-field situation.
That may well be the case for any club interested in acquiring Hill. However, the trade deadline is not until November 4. By that point, teams may feel comfortable that Hill will be able to avoid a suspension at least for the remainder of the 2025 season and will thus be amenable to swinging a deal.
After all, Hill profiles as an obvious trade candidate. Although he is under contract through 2026, he is due $36MM in total compensation and carries an untenable $51.9MM cap charge next year. Florio confirms Hill will likely be cut by March if he remains with the ‘Fins through the end of the current season, so if the Dolphins – who are currently 0-3 and looking like an obvious seller – are unable to engineer a dramatic turnaround, they will surely consider a trade.
Through the first three games of the season, Hill has recorded 15 catches for 198 yards and a score. The Steelers apparently have interest in pairing his talents with another trade acquisition, D.K. Metcalf, and just as Miami’s status as sellers or otherwise will be solidified by early November, so too will Pittsburgh’s status as legitimate playoff contender or possible also-ran.
No team wants a wife beater and clubhouse cancer. No matter how talented he is/was.
You vastly overestimate the moral fortitude of NFL owners.
Exactly. Ray Rice would’ve played another decade if there was no video.
Absolutely not. He was bad that year, and had been going downhill for at least two years at that point. He would have lasted maybe three more.
That video changed a lot of things. People got to see it up close. Was disgusting. Best thing to happen really.
You forgot to mention child abuser
After getting rid of Pickens, why would they trade for the same kind of problem?
Cleveland would like a word with you.
So, no takers?
@bronyaur1. I believe most of those happen when he was on the chiefs. Those were probably settled, and she wants more.
“Counsoler, we already settled this issue, are there any new allegations…?”
“No, your honor, we just want some more money.”
That’s totally how things work.
I guess not with Domestic charges thrown on him after having previously had them….
@badco. Yeah it sounds like it’s his old ones from college and his chiefs days he had about 12, back then.
Once McDaniel is fired, he will adjust to a new coach. I am a Tua fan but his turnovers are killing his team.
Solid citizen, who wouldn’t want him on their team? Does he have a no trade clause to jurisdictions that won’t accept his probation supervision?
Roethlisberger played over a decade with multiple sexual assault crimes.
Payton Manning played over a decade after sexual abuses claims at the University of Tennessee.
So, its wide spread a lot of places and accepted all the time.
Chiefs don’t need him. Thanks tho
“mercurial” is a hell of euphamism
He is a low character thug. But he can run real fast though.
Yeah well his run fast days are probably bout to tip the other way VERY soon. He’ll be 32 in March. This year & the next are probably it for his speed before he becomes just KINDA quick. He knows it too, that’s why he’s shed approx 14 lbs.
I think they should do a documentary on this guy in 10 years. It would be entertaining to see how he is supporting all those kids.
If he was already on the roster and performing well it wouldn’t be a problem, but they’re not giving up assets for the risk. The Steelers have demonstrated they don’t care about character and are hypocritical when they cut Cedrick Wilson for a domestic abuse incident but kept James Harrison at the same time.
I was pumped for this season. Guess I got caught up in the hype. But Starkey is right in today’s PG
We all know where this is going.
Rodgers isn’t the problem here.
Whether it’s either line, the secondary or bland running attacks, the problem goes much deeper