Tyreek Hill says he was never picking the Jets: ‘Who?’

It sounds just like the New York Jets have been only a stalking horse.

The Tyreek Hill sweepstakes, through which the Miami Dolphins have been finally the winner, developed quickly Wednesday. Studies earlier than the speedy receiver’s commerce from Kansas Metropolis indicated that the Jets and Dolphins have been the finalists, however Hill has disputed the concept that the Jets have been ever shut at his introductory press convention in Miami.

“How shut was I? Who? The Jets?” Hill requested. “I knew I used to be going to select Miami it doesn't matter what as a result of I’m principally from right here, I’m right here on a regular basis. That is residence for me, for us.”

Tyreek Hill throughout his introductory Dolphins press convention on March 24, 2022.

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The Dolphins traded 5 draft picks, together with a primary rounder in 2022, to the Chiefs for Hill. Additionally they signed the wideout to a brand new four-year, $120 million deal.

The Jets reportedly didn't embody a primary rounder of their proposal to the Chiefs, however primarily based on the best way draft decide valuation works, their provide that included two second rounders would have been accepted by Kansas Metropolis had Hill wished to play for Gang Inexperienced.

Florida has no state revenue tax, whereas greater than 80 % of Hill’s $30 million per yr deal can be taxed at 10.75 % in New Jersey – the place the Jets play.