It always seemed likely that the Miami Dolphins would release All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill at some stage this offseason. Once the inevitable was confirmed, it didn't take long for the Washington Commanders to come up in speculation regarding a possible landing spot.
However, general manager Adam Peters would be wise to stay well clear of this move in his quest to make the roster enhancements needed to turn things around quickly.
Hill is an electrifying playmaker at the peak of his powers. The Dolphins are embarking on a new era and have decided to cut ties with several experienced figures who no longer fit their timeline for contention. Even so, there should still be a market, and one NFL analyst believes the Commanders could be among the potential suitors.
Commanders named as Tyreek Hill landing spot, but Adam Peters should stay away
Maurice Moton of The Bleacher Report named the Commanders as one of five teams that could be in the mix for Hill. He thought this could be the perfect complementary piece to go alongside Terry McLaurin, especially with Deebo Samuel Sr. set to enter free agency. The expert also thought it would go a long way to helping quarterback Jayden Daniels put together a bounce-back campaign.
"Although [Tyreek] Hill is in the latter stages of his career, he could be a high-end No. 2 option behind Terry McLaurin, who's set to be the focal point of new offensive coordinator David Blough's offense. Following an injury-riddled down year, quarterback Jayden Daniels could post gaudy passing numbers in a rebound season with a McLaurin-Hill tandem on the perimeter."Maurice Moton
It's a compelling argument. But there are several red flags that cannot be ignored if Peters decides that further investigation is needed.
Hill is coming off a serious knee injury, so there's no telling when he'll be able to get back. If that's only for the second half of 2026, it's a non-starter. The Commanders need help right now, and they are not one piece away from entering the Super Bowl picture.
The eight-time Pro Bowler is also approaching 32. Washington needs to move away from signing aging veterans with a short shelf life. This strategy didn't pay off during the 2025 campaign, and moving forward with it now is simply not an option. And that's without factoring in what it could cost to bring Hill into the fold.
The Commanders should be thinking younger and more durable. Hill's also known to be a distraction in the locker room when things aren't going his way, so the decision seems pretty straightforward when push comes to shove.