NFL world reacts to shocking Tyreek Hill, Chiefs trade news
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates after a first down catch in the first quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Jan 30 Afc Championship 54
The Kansas City Chiefs and superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes are eager to avenge last season’s embarrassing Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Although the Chiefs reached the Super Bowl, their offense looked out of sorts throughout the season, and Mahomes struggled pushing the ball down the field.
Unfortunately, the Chiefs have to start the season without the services of star wide receiver Rashee Rice as he serves a suspension for the first six weeks of the 2025 campaign. However, a name has emerged as a candidate to fill the void left behind by Rice’s absence.
“Hill starred in Kansas City until his desire for more money (and perhaps to not be in the shadow of Patrick Mahomes and/or Travis Kelce) sparked a trade. During his apology tour in advance of Super Bowl LIX, Hill admitted on PFT Live that he sometimes regrets leaving the Chiefs. And the Chiefs could use him, before and after Rashee Rice returns from his six-game suspension,” reported Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio.
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
“If I Brett veach I need to pull this trade off not even to help reciving core besides all his off the field stuff the fact you bring back tyreek in a season witch the entire fandom knows it Travis last season the fact you give the fans pat trav and Ty for Super Bowl run in needed,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
Miami Heat Looking to Reunite with Precious Achiuwa?
It was recently reported by Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel that the Miami Heat are in contact with former player Precious Achiuwa. The Heat originally drafted Achiuwa in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft but traded him, along with Goran Dragić, to the Toronto Raptors in the deal for Kyle Lowry. In his lone season with Miami, Achiuwa averaged 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists across 61 games. Since then, he has spent time with both Toronto and the New York Knicks before hitting free agency this offseason.
Heat in contact with former first-round pick Precious Achiuwa amid power void. https://t.co/zX18DvXoJe Rozier situation also impacting roster machinations.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) September 8, 2025
Miami currently has a clear need in the frontcourt. Outside of Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware, their depth at the “big” position consists of rookie Vladislav Goldin, Nikola Jović and Keshad Johnson, who don’t fit the traditional mold the Heat are looking for. Achiuwa wouldn’t be a game-changer but could provide defensive depth at the back end of the roster. Offensively, however, he has struggled, evidenced by the Knicks being six points worse per 100 possessions when he was on the floor over the last two seasons.
In many ways, the idea of adding Achiuwa is similar to the idea surrounding Kai Jones: a low risk move with limited expectations. Signing Achiuwa would enable the Miami Heat to stay under the luxury tax (if signed later in the season, unless Terry Rozier is bought out), which is the goal for the Heat while filling out the back end of their rotation.
Still, there is no urgency here. Miami has shown a willingness to play small ball in the past, and with their current mix of versatile players, they appear ready to lean into that approach again. Other available options such as Kai Jones, DeAndre Jordan, or Trey Lyles don’t move the needle either, so patience makes sense.
For now, while there may be some smoke around a potential Achiuwa reunion, it’s not a move worth reading too deeply into. If it happens, his role would likely be limited to depth insurance rather than someone who changes the nightly rotation. That said, the Heat aren’t ruling anything out, and keeping options open for later in the season makes sense. For now, though, the focus remains on the players already in place.
