Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is eagerly anticipating the impact of recent wide receiver contracts across the league on his own situation. However, he’s also keeping a close watch on another contract, that of his quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose current deal expires after this season.
While Hill is committed to the team until 2026, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins have yet to finalize an extension. Hill emphasized during an ESPN interview that there should be no delay in securing Tagovailoa’s future with the team.
Hill commended Tagovailoa’s growth over his initial four seasons and dismissed critics who attribute his success solely to head coach Mike McDaniel or talented teammates, asserting that delivering plays to those teammates requires skill.
Hill expressed disbelief at suggestions that Tagovailoa doesn’t deserve a contract, stressing the quarterback’s importance to the team. He highlighted Tagovailoa’s leadership and determined mindset as critical assets, likening it to a Terminator-like focus.
Hill strongly believes Tagovailoa merits one of the NFL’s top quarterback salaries, albeit with a light-hearted nod to his own financial expectations.
As Dolphins training camp approaches on July 23, the urgency to finalize Tagovailoa’s contract intensifies. Any delay could impact Miami’s preparations for the upcoming 2024 season, making it a key storyline to monitor in the coming days.
