Why NFL Writer Thinks Tyreek Hill Would Be Ideal Fit For Patriots

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that the Miami Dolphins are parting ways with wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill will now be a free agent, which means the Patritos could be a team that is looking to sign him.

New England needs to look for another veteran wide receiver to bolster its roster this offseason, and CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell believes Hill could be an excellent fit for the Patriots.

“The Patriots won the AFC but ran out of steam in Super Bowl LX, falling behind 19-0 in an eventual 29-13 loss to Seattle,” Podell wrote on Monday. “Hill could inject needed explosiveness into a receiver room led by Stefon Diggs, who is currently dealing with legal issues. After Diggs’ 1,013 receiving yards and tight end Hunter Henry’s 768, Kayshon Boutte ranked next among Patriots wideouts with 551 yards in 2025.

“Hill has shown interest in New England, tweeting his happiness after their AFC title. The Patriots also have $36.9 million in effective cap space — 11th-most in the NFL — and could make another win-now move while Drake Maye remains on his rookie deal.”

Hill has been in the NFL for 10 seasons, spending six years with the Kansas City Chiefs and the last four with the Dolphins.

This past season, Hill participated in only four games due to a serious knee injury. New England will likely be on the lookout for any big-name wide receiver that becomes available this offseason; however, Hill may not be the ideal choice for the Patriots. He’s recovering from a significant injury and could be approaching the end of his career.