Dolphins' Tyreek Hill: Tua Tagovailoa Signing New Contract Was 'Best Feeling Ever'

Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill was happy for Tua Tagovailoa following the quarterback's record-breaking contract extension.

"Hearing his story about the different coaches that he went through and just everything that he had to hear and stuff like that, it builds up to just now of seeing him sign that big deal," Hill said during an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio (h/t Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk). "Like, it was amazing. It was the best feeling ever."

Tagovailoa signed a four-year extension worth $212.4 million with the Dolphins on July 26, representing the largest contract in franchise history. The deal also included $167 million guaranteed.

The average annual value of $53.1 million on his new contract represents the fourth-highest mark in the NFL, via Spotrac.

Tagovailoa is coming off the first Pro Bowl nod of his career, helping Miami earn its second consecutive playoff appearance by finishing with a record of 11-6. Although the Dolphins were ultimately defeated in the wild card round by the Kansas City Chiefs, the eventual Super Bowl champions, the signal-caller still wrapped up a tremendous 2023 campaign.

He completed 69.3 percent of his passes for a league-leading 4,624 yards, recording 29 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions to go along with a 101.1 passer rating.

As for Hill, he's also a candidate to receive a new contract. Although he's signed through the 2026 season, he won't be owed any guaranteed money beyond the 2024 season and the Dolphins will likely want to adjust his deal before his $56.3 million cap hit in 2026.

Hill told reporters on Thursday that contract negotiations with Miami have been "positive," although it isn't something that he's concerned about as he enters his ninth season in the league (per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald).

The 30-year-old is also coming off a strong year, racking up 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdown catches in 2023.

With Tagovailoa's new contract and Hill's ongoing discussions regarding a deal, the pair will attempt to lead the Dolphins to three straight playoff appearances for the first time since 2001.