Tyreek Hill‘s NFL fate this season is looking like a rerun of last year’s Devonte Adams saga. Remember how the Raiders gave up on Adams early in the year? They cut their losses, traded him away, and then Adams found himself teaming back up with Aaron Rodgers on the Jets.

The pattern is eerily similar to Hill’s. Miami wasn’t going to keep him long into 2025. Especially not with the way things have spiraled out of control from Week 1 onward. So why hold on to a star receiver when you can get a value for him?

The Dolphins stumbled out of the gate with a 33-8 loss to the Colts, while Hill’s old team, the Chiefs, fell 27-21 to the Chargers. KC’s offense looked shaky with multiple playmakers sidelined. So, Patrick Mahomes leaned more than planned on Travis Kelce, and a crossing-route collision left rookie Xavier Worthy with a shoulder injury. Add in Rashee Rice’s looming suspension and Jalen Royals’ knee issue, and suddenly the Chiefs look desperate for a proven wideout. That’s where Hill, still one of the league’s most explosive receivers, feels like the natural fit.

Mike Florio broke it down on the Rich Eisen Show: “Now, I was told in the aftermath of that week one debacle that both the Steelers and the Chiefs are eyeing Tyreek Hill… The Steelers would be crazy to imagine with Tyreek Hill and DK Metcalf with Aaron Rodgers throwing them passes.” It sounds like a dream lineup for the Steelers and a welcome jumpstart for the Chiefs. But complications hit hard.

Florio continued, “But it got complicated on Monday because TMZ reported on the existence of court filings in Tyreek Hill’s pending divorce case in which his estranged wife accuses him of eight incidents of domestic violence, including at least one while she was pregnant. And the league has launched a personal conduct policy investigation.” Hill’s ex-wife, Keeta Vaccaro, has filed yet another court filing in the divorce proceedings, alleging incidents of domestic violence. This adds to the continuous personal issues Hill is dealing with alongside his professional challenges.

But coming back to the Chiefs, this situation throws a wrench in any trade plans. As Florio said, “So, I think that any team that would be interested in trading for Tyreek Hill wants to be sure they’re not trading for a guy who’s going to be suspended before the end of the season. So that is a massive complication that wasn’t there when the chatter began of maybe the Chiefs or the Steelers trying to get Tyreek Hill if this Dolphins week one trend continues.” Because Kansas wouldn’t want another skilled player warming the bench while NFL investigations play out.

Tyreek Hill faces fresh allegations

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Keeta Vaccaro alleges eight separate instances of domestic violence during their 17-month marriage. The allegations reportedly began in January 2024, just two months after their marriage in Austin, Texas. One alleged incident happened at their Florida guest house over a postnuptial agreement disagreement. Another took place weeks later at a hotel in Orlando.

Vaccaro’s filings claim that Tyreek Hill got physical with her multiple times, including an instance when she was pregnant. These are serious claims that have prompted the NFL to open an investigation. So, the league is closely monitoring the situation. Brian McCarthy, an NFL spokesperson, said, “standard policy for the league to review a matter such as this.”

Hill’s attorney firmly denies these allegations. He stated that the claims are “nothing more than an attempt by Ms. Vaccaro, her mother, and/or her counsel to shake Mr. Hill down.” He says the allegations are part of a smear campaign aimed at extracting an unreasonable financial settlement and that Hill “awaits his day in court to present his evidence.”

Until the league’s investigation concludes and legal processes unfold, any talk of a trade remains speculative. Hill’s on-field talent clashes sharply with off-field controversies. So, for now, he finds himself stuck in a tough spot, both professionally and personally.