Trade Pitch Brings Ravens Controversial $90 Million NFL All-Pro
The Baltimore Ravens need to ask themselves a question: How much are they willing to give up in order to win a Super Bowl?
If the answer is that they’re willing to do pretty much whatever it takes, then they might be the right team to trade for controversial, disgruntled Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
For that deal to go off, Hill needs to ask himself if he cares more about winning than his own personal accolades. That’s something that we can say, with a lot of evidence, hasn’t been the case since he was traded to the Dolphins from the Kansas City Chiefs in March 2022.
After one nightmare season in Miami in the books in 2024 after 2 dominant seasons in 2022 and 2023 in which he was arguably the NFL’s best offensive weapon, Hill could be the key to a team like the Ravens finally winning a Super Bowl with 2-time NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
“What would be the most unfair team for Tyreek to be traded to? The one where it makes too much sense,” Barstool Sports’ Dan “Big Cat” Katz said on the Pardon My Take podcast on September 8. “The Ravens would be unfair.”
Price Might Be Too High For Ravens
While it’s not too hard to quantify the cost for Hill in a trade with the Ravens in terms of draft picks — think at least 2 high 2025 picks headed to the Dolphins — the financial aspect of the trade would be infinitely more challenging.
That’s because Hill is one of the NFL’s highest paid players. He’s due $27.65 million in 2025 and $36 million in 2026 in the final 2 seasons of the 3-year, $90 million restructured contract extension he signed in August 2024.
For the Ravens to get Hill, they’d likely have to get him to first recognize his diminished value over the last 2 years thanks to average play and a series of off-field issues in Miami. Then, they’d need him restructure his deal to lower his cap hit. The Ravens might also want to ask the Dolphins to take on some of his salary — start at $5 million each for the next 2 years.
Then, the Ravens have to figure out at least one player to unload to free up the money to pay him. If they push the Hill trade until the NFL trade deadline, that player could easily be veteran tight end Mark Andrews, who has a cap hit of approximately $16.9 million in 2025.
Ravens Don’t Have Legitimate WR1 On Roster
While the Ravens are paying big money at a lot of different positions in 2025 and beyoind — they just signed NFL All-Pro free safety Kyle Hamilton to a 4-year, $100.4 million contract extension on August 27 — one place they’re not spending significant money is at wide receiver.
In 2025, Baltimore is paying its top three wide receivers approximately $10.37 million combined with Rashod Bateman ($4.54 million), Zay Flowers ($3.83 million) and DeAndre Hopkins ($2 million).
That’s a considerable savings when you consider the average annual salary for the Top 10 highest paid wide receivers sits at approximately $35 million per season, topped by Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and AFC North rival Ja’Marr Chase at a whopping $40.25 million per year.
Broncos' Evan Engram Faces Injury Setback in Season Opener
In a promising start to the season, the Denver Broncos secured a 20–12 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their Week 1 matchup. However, the win was marred by an injury to newly acquired tight end Evan Engram. Engram exited the game in the second half due to a calf injury and was listed as questionable to return.
Injury Details:
Engram, who had three receptions for 21 yards before the injury, was seen heading to the blue medical tent and did not return to the game. The Broncos are now facing uncertainty regarding his availability for upcoming games, as calf injuries can be unpredictable and may require cautious management.
In a statement following the game, Engram reassured fans and teammates alike, saying:
“I’m not worried. This is just a bump in the road. I’ll be back stronger. The team needs me, and I’m going to push through this. The Broncos are on the rise, and I’m not going to let this hold me back.” — Evan Engram, Denver Broncos Tight End
Team Impact:
Engram's injury leaves the Broncos with limited options at the tight end position. With Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull as the only healthy tight ends, the team may need to explore alternatives, including utilizing practice squad players or considering free-agent acquisitions.
Looking Ahead:
The Broncos are expected to monitor Engram's condition closely and may opt for a conservative approach if the calf injury is deemed serious. With Engram's injury history and the team's current depth at the position, decisions regarding his participation in future games will be made with caution to ensure long-term health and performance.
