Texans listed as potential trade candidate for Dolphins All-Pro WR Tyreek Hill
Texans listed as potential trade candidate for Dolphins All-Pro WR Tyreek Hill
While the Houston Texans like their current status of receivers behind Pro Bowler Nico Collins, that hasn't stopped some speculation about a potential trade for one of the best wideouts in the league. Stefon Diggs' departure and Tank Dell's injury have left questions for a No. 2 target in new coordinator Nick Caley's system.
One name rumored to be on the move is Miami Dolphins All-Pro Tyreek Hill. Dolphins GM Chris Grier has not ruled out a trade since it was brought up back in April. With the June 1 deadline gone, it would make it a lot easier for Miami to get it done as far as spreading out the salary cap over the next two years.
'If someone wants to come and give me two first round picks then we'd consider it,' Grier said. 'But, as of right now, it's not something we're considering.'
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio discussed some potential suitors for Hill, including the Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. Florio even mentioned the Texans as a potential suitor for Hill -- with the caveat of sending a veteran receiver back to Miami in the process.
"Maybe, in the end, Hill's recent effort to fix his image isn't about persuading the Dolphins to keep him," Florio wrote. "Maybe he's hoping it will convince a better team to come get him."
While the Texans should always be looking to improve the roster, Hill doesn't feel like the best fit for a Ryans-led team. Hill, 31, is coming off one of his worst statistical seasons where he failed to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards, but his persona on social media isn't an ideal fit for the team's culture.
The Texans aren't in win-now mode heading into Year 3 of the Ryans' era, so what's the asking price to land Hill? Houston gave up a second-round pick last season for Stefon Diggs, who had shown signs of regression late in 2023. He was limited to eight games and suffered a season-ending torn ACL.
The Texans open the season against the Los Angeles Rams.
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