This Sunday, the Chiefs and Dolphins will square off in Frankfurt, Germany, adding excitement to the anticipation of Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill facing his former team, the Chiefs, for the first time.
In the 2022 offseason, Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for five draft picks: three in the 2022 draft (first, second, and fourth rounds) and two in the 2023 draft (fourth and sixth rounds). Despite Hill’s departure, the Chiefs went on to win last year’s Super Bowl, and Hill’s performance since joining the Dolphins has been remarkable, with 119 catches for 1,710 yards and seven touchdowns.
Currently boasting a 6-2 record this season, the Chiefs are poised for success once again, and Hill is on track to break the receiving yards record. Thus, the second year after the trade has started off strong for both parties involved. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt expressed his satisfaction with the deal, referring to it as a win-win situation.
According to Hunt, “I think that was a trade that worked out well for both parties. Obviously, Tyreek’s an incredible player and has done very well in his time with the Dolphins, but I also think it benefited the Chiefs. The draft compensation that we received was largely utilized to enhance our defense, and this year we’re seeing the positive outcomes. We’ve acquired several talented young defensive players, many of whom were part of that trade.”
Through the original picks or subsequent trades involving them, the Chiefs have acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie, wide receiver Skyy Moore, offensive lineman Darian Kinnard, wide receiver Rashee Rice, and defensive tackle Keondre Coburn. Additionally, they have also secured a 2024 fifth-round pick. These players have showcased varying levels of success, with McDuffie and Moore playing integral roles in the team’s championship win.
The outcome of Sunday’s game may not significantly alter the overall assessment of the trade, but it could set the stage for a potential playoff rematch, continuing the longstanding history between the Chiefs and Hill.
