MIAMI Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill has suggested Travis Kelce’s relationship with Patrick Mahomes drove him away from the Kansas City Chiefs.
The All-Pro wide receiver, 29, got the Chiefs to trade him in 2022, after a six-year run with Kansas City.
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill said he felt jealous of Travis Kelce’s (87) relationship with Patrick Mahomes (15) during his time with the Kansas City ChiefsCredit: Getty
Hill (pictured) forced a trade out of Kansas City to join the Dolphins in 2022Credit: EPA
He landed in Miami and then signed a four-year, $120 million deal – a salary significantly higher than when the Chiefs reportedly offered.
In addition to money, Hill has mentioned in the past that the lack of targets was a factor in his exit.
Even with the Georgia native on the team, Kelce was a prominent figure in Kansas City’s Mahomes-orchestrated offense, limiting the wideout’s output.
The tight end also enjoyed plenty of attention from the star quarterback off the field, developing a tight bond with the two-time MVP.
Hill said he never grew as close to Mahomes as Kelce and eventually was jealous of their relationship.
“I was hurt, bruh. I was hurt,” he told Robert Griffin III on his RG3 and The Ones podcast while laughing.
“Patrick, you ain’t never invite me over to your house like you did Kelce. You always invited Kelce.
“That’s why we here where we at now.”
Hill star said he’s never been anyone’s “side chick” before, but that’s how he felt in Kansas City.
“You taking me to Joe’s BBQ. No, I don’t want no BBQ,” the Dolphins wide receiver joked.
“I want to go to the fancy restaurants.”
Hill has been unstoppable in his second year in Miami.
The NFL star led the league in receiving yards 1,324 and touchdowns (10) entering Week 13.