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Tyreek Hill’s pursuit of a new deal isn’t Chris Grier’s first time navigating a contract dispute
Last week, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio detailed Tyreek Hill’s decaying contract just hours before the Miami Dolphins signed Jaylen Waddle to a three-year contract extension… there was a disturbance in the force.
Hill, 30, signed a four-year contract extension with the Dolphins, including a $56 million cap number for 2026. Despite the high number, Miami can escape Hill’s contract after the 2025 season with $11 million in dead money while saving $45 million against the cap.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Justin Jefferson to a four-year $140 million contract extension on Monday — another major wide receiver deal in an offseason that saw Waddle, Amon-Ra St.Brown, and A.J. Brown all sign monster contracts. It’s easy to understand Hill’s request after 3,509 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns since arriving in South Florida.
The hope for an extension leaves Dolphins general manager Chris Grier in a tough spot. Miami needs to sign quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a new contract, former first-round pick Jaelan Phillips is due for an extension, and safety Jevon Holland will become a free agent following the 2024 season. Have I mentioned that the Dolphins are $15 million over the 2025 salary cap?
It’s important to remember that Miami reached the playoffs in both seasons since signing Hill. Upsetting the five-time First-team All-Pro would be less than ideal while pushing for the franchise’s first playoff win in over 20 years.
Grier faces tough choices and must walk a fine line, but this isn’t the first time he’s managed disgruntled superstars. Miami faced a similar situation with cornerback Xavien Howard after signing former Dallas Cowboys defensive back Byron Jones to a five-year $82.5 million contract in 2020.
One key difference, however, is Howard wasn’t happy with the franchise. Hill continues to praise the franchise that traded two first-round picks for his services.
“I would like to retire in Miami, but we all know how the NFL is, how jobs go, and people getting promotions over here and — you know — we understand that,” Hill said on the Around the Bar Podcast. “But Miami is a great city, man. I love the team I play on, love the guys in the locker room, love the head coach, love the GM. So that means sign me. I love all you guys so much, I want to stay in Miami forever, man.
“Keep me there.”
Howard publicly asked for a trade and the Dolphins declined his request to move $4 million around. All that said, Miami and Howard still agreed on a re-structured contract that included $4.5 million in incentives before the 2021 season.
Not only that, the Dolphins and Howard settled remaining issues the following offseason, reaching a five-year deal that included the most guaranteed money for a cornerback at the time.
Hill’s league-leading 1,799 receiving yards were the seventh-most in a single season in NFL history and he’s caught 119 passes in both of the last two seasons. That must be worth a few more seasons as one of the league’s highest-paid wide receivers — right?
Only the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have more consecutive seasons than Miami with a winning record. Hill’s been critical to recent success and Grier’s track record follows what ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned Monday morning: The Dolphins will figure out a way to adjust Hill’s deal.
A group of South Florida students is preparing to travel more than 8,000 miles to Zimbabwe next Wednesday, though organizers say reaching their fundraising goals has become increasingly difficult this year.
Ten students from Miami Central Senior High School are scheduled to spend 18 days in the country as part of the Blindfolded International Student Cultural Exchange Program (BISCEP). The initiative aims to provide students with cultural immersion and foster global relationships.
“I’m really excited but also a tad bit nervous,” said 11th grader Shonneice Ferris.
For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community. “The most anticipated thing that I’m looking forward to is most likely the students and the kids,” Rios said.
During the 18-day excursion, students plan to attend local schools, volunteer at an orphanage, and visit sites including Victoria Falls. “The first week we’re going to be going to school in Zimbabwe,” Ferris said.
Despite the program’s history of successful trips, BISCEP founder Edwin Sheppard said fundraising efforts have stalled. Many longtime donors have reduced their contributions due to budget constraints.
“A lot of our donors, our past donors, have not been able to donate what they’ve donated in the past,” Sheppard said. “A lot of budget cuts, and so we’re still struggling to raise all of the funding.”
Organizers confirmed the trip will proceed as scheduled despite the financial hurdles.
“This is two different schools, two different sides of the world and two different continents, and I think we’re going to do something amazing out of this,” Rios said.
The students are scheduled to depart next Wednesday. Organizers continue to seek donations to cover the remaining costs. Those interested in supporting the Miami Central Senior High students can find more information at biscep.org.
The contact period for 2028 recruits officially opened on June 15th, and Miami has been active on the recruiting trail.
Now more than ever, recruiting players early matters, with several committing before taking their official visits in their senior season.
Miami has been high on 2028 running back Terriel Harmon for a while, and he discussed the Hurricanes with Miami Hurricanes on SI.
READ MORE: Miami Hurricanes’ 2027 Football Commitment Tracker
The Hurricanes contacted Harmon almost immediately after the contact period opened and got down to business with him.
“The running backs coach (Coach Merritt) hit me up, and we just talked about the leadership I am going to bring to Miami and the environment of Miami,” Harmon said.
Even before the contact period opened up, Harmon already had a sense of what Miami was like.
“They bring the energy,” Harmon continued. “I love the players like Javian Mallory, Malachi Toney, and Mark Fletcher.”
Mallory is an incoming freshman running back at Miami, and he played high school ball at West Boca. Harmon just transferred to the South Florida power. The two of them have a great connection, and Mallory is recruiting Harmon to join him in college.
“He’s been telling me that Miami is the place to be and that it is great,” Harmon said.
Even though it’s still early in his recruitment, the Hurricanes are still in a prime position for the local three-star running back.
“I’m still not sure where I will go to school, but Miami is for sure at the top,” Harmon finished.
More About the 2028 Class
The 2028 class will be crucial for the future of Miami. Arguably, the two best prospects of the past few years, Amir Sears and Bryson Wright, are right in the Hurricanes’ backyard, and the two could change the course of Hurricanes football if they come.
Overall, the 2028 class in Florida might be one of the best in any state ever. There is so much talent throughout the state, and Miami is looking to get a class that rivals this 2027 class, which is the top three in the country per Rivals.
Some other in-state prospects that the Hurricanes are targeting include Gabriel Player (four-star linebacker), Asher Ghioto (four-star defensive lineman), Antonio Thompson Jr. (four-star defensive back), and George Selvie (four-star offensive lineman), amongst a ton of others.
While Harmon is only a three-star now, it would not be surprising if he becomes a four-star by the end of his senior season.
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