Whenever he decides to hang his shoulder pads, Tyreek Hill will assuredly be remembered as one of the most productive, explosive receivers in NFL history. He’s only 29, and Hill already has a vaunted reputation for being a one-man, big-play machine.
He’s still got a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs to look forward to and some fun with new teammate Jalen Ramsey, but about that hanging up part …
Hill apparently doesn’t have that long left as a professional football player. While he’s only just a year into his tenure with the Miami Dolphins, the electric receiver is already looking ahead to retirement. In an appearance with Sports Radio 810 WHB, Hill stated he’ll play out his current Miami contract, which has an out after 2025, then retire from the NFL.
I can tell you one thing: I don’t think he’s bluffing, either.
Tyreek Hill says he will retire after the 2025 Season 😳
“I’m going to finish out this contract with the #Dolphins and then I’m gonna call it quits.”
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— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) April 6, 2023
Some might consider a superstar like Hill walking away in his early 30s an “early” retirement. I don’t. (Never mind that a 2025 retirement would mark a 10-year career.)
What else does Hill have to prove?
He’s got the individual accolades (Pro Bowls and All-Pro selections). He’s got the Super Bowl win. And, of course, he has the requisite financial security. If Hill’s Dolphins never win anything meaningful — a distinct possibility only because it’s hard to win significant things in the winter — he’s still a probable lock for the Hall of Fame. Full stop.
At a certain point, why should Hill continue to push and potentially risk his long-term health when he doesn’t have to? His legacy is secure. He’s one of the best receivers ever to play. Putting a hard cap on his place in football adds up perfectly.