The Facts: The Chiefs' offseason tasks include working on an extension for Hill. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the team has begun negotiations with Hill on a new contract. Rapoport adds the deal is anticipated to be record-setting, per a source informed of the situation.
Diehards Line:The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract with a base salary of $2.025 million. Hill's current salary cap value for 2019 places him below the likes of teammate Demarcus Robinson, the Panthers' Jarius Wright, the Vikings' Laquon Treadwell, the Saints' Ted Ginn Jr. and a smorgasbord of other less-caliber players. In three seasons, Hill compiled 223 receptions for 3,255 yards and 25 receiving touchdowns, adding 63 rushes for 477 yards and four additional TDs on the ground. He's also scored five career special teams touchdowns on returns. In 2018, Hill generated career highs in receptions (87, 10th-most among receivers in NFL), yards (1,479, 4th-most) and TDs (12, 3rd-most). The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro is due a massive pay raise.