In a jaw-dropping move, the Buffalo Bills have signed Miami Dolphins superstar Tyreek Hill to a 2-year, $20 million contract, positioning the All-Pro wide receiver as the heir apparent to Stefon Diggs, who was traded to the Houston Texans last year. The deal, finalized Monday, brings the “Cheetah” to Orchard Park to reignite Josh Allen’s passing game and keep Bills Mafia dreaming of a Super Bowl.
Hill, 31, joins Buffalo after a dramatic exit from Miami, where he’d hinted at discontent despite a reworked $90 million deal in 2024. With Diggs gone—leaving a $31 million dead cap hit in 2024—the Bills needed a game-changer to fill the void. Hill, with his blazing speed and proven production, fits the bill perfectly, and at $10 million per year, it’s a steal for a player of his caliber.
“We saw an opportunity to add an elite talent,” GM Brandon Beane told reporters. “Tyreek’s speed and playmaking are unmatched. He’s here to help us win now, and this deal keeps us flexible.” The 2-year, $20 million pact, with $12 million guaranteed, reflects Buffalo’s tight $9.1 million cap space while banking on Hill’s hunger to chase a ring with Allen, who’s locked in through 2030.
Hill’s arrival marks a seismic shift for the Bills’ offense. Diggs led the NFL with 445 catches from 2020-2023, but his production dipped in 2023 amid tensions, paving the way for his departure. Hill, meanwhile, racked up 1,104 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2024 with the Dolphins, proving he’s still a top-tier threat. His 4.21-second 40-yard dash speed could stretch defenses like never before, giving Allen a weapon to rival Diggs’s prime.
Bills fans lit up X with reactions. “Tyreek replacing Diggs? Josh Allen’s about to throw for 5,000 yards!” one tweeted. Another added, “$10M a year for Cheetah? Beane’s a genius!” Some questioned the fit—Hill’s a deep-ball specialist compared to Diggs’s route-running finesse—but most see this as a bold upgrade for a team that’s fallen short in the playoffs.
The contract’s $10 million annual salary is a bargain compared to Hill’s previous $30 million AAV with Miami, reflecting a short-term, win-now gamble. With no guaranteed money beyond 2025, Buffalo retains flexibility to pivot if needed, especially with young receivers like Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir in the mix.
For Hill, it’s a chance to rewrite his legacy outside Patrick Mahomes’ shadow and silence doubters after a rocky Dolphins stint. For the Bills, it’s a statement: they’re not rebuilding—they’re reloading. As AFC East rivalries heat up, Hill’s debut in blue and red could be the spark that finally gets Buffalo over the hump.
