Tyreek Hill, Chiefs Reportedly Working on New Contract Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Heading into the final season of his current contract, the Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly looking to extend Tyreek Hill's deal. 

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapaport, the Chiefs and Hill are "working on a contract extension" that will have a more "normal" structure than the previous deal he signed. 

Hill signed a three-year, $54 million extension with the Chiefs in September 2019. The deal was structured to give him a $5.8 million signing bonus and $35.2 million guaranteed. 

The 2022 season will be the final year of that contract. Hill is set to earn a $1.035 million base salary, though he can also earn an additional $16.5 million in roster bonuses, per Spotrac. 

Rapaport noted that the deal was structured by the Chiefs to offer some protection in the wake of Hill's history of off-field issues. He was under police investigation in March 2019 for an alleged battery incident involving his son and fiancee, Crystal Espinal, in which his son suffered a broken arm.

Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe announced the following month that no charges would be filed against Hill or Espinal. Howe noted in the announcement his office believed a crime occurred, but "the evidence does not conclusively establish who committed the crime."

The NFL announced in July 2019 that Hill would not be suspended because "based on the evidence presently available" no violation of the personal conduct policy occurred. 

On the field, Hill has been one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL over the course of his six-year career. The six-time Pro Bowler has averaged 1,207 yards and 10 touchdowns per season since 2017. 

Hill led the Chiefs with 111 receptions and 1,239 receiving yards in 2021. His nine touchdown catches were tied with Travis Kelce for most of the team.