Pittsburgh, PA – March 18, 2025
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill sent ripples through the NFL Tuesday with a cryptic tweet hinting at a potential move to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who recently bolstered their roster with quarterback Carson Wentz. The comment, tied to the Steelers’ signing of cornerback Mike Hilton, elicited a stunning response from GM Omar Khan, setting off a frenzy among fans.
Hill, 31, took to X after the Steelers reunited with Hilton on a two-year deal, tweeting: “Steelers secondary getting nasty 👀—might need to roll with the black and gold.” The “black and gold” nod ignited speculation that the five-time All-Pro, nicknamed “Cheetah,” could be eyeing a jump to Pittsburgh, where he’d join George Pickens and D.K. Metcalf in an already explosive receiving corps under Wentz’s leadership.
However, Khan quickly poured cold water on the idea. In a terse statement to reporters, the Steelers GM fired back: “Great talent, wrong fit—stay away from our Steelers!” The blunt dismissal caught observers off guard, suggesting deeper concerns about Hill’s off-field history, which includes a 2019 domestic incident and ongoing legal questions tied to a 2024 altercation.
Fan reactions on X erupted. “Tyreek with Pickens and Metcalf? Super Bowl bound!” one supporter posted, while another countered, “Khan’s spot on—keep the baggage out of Pittsburgh!” Hill’s 1,104 yards in 2024 with the Dolphins highlight his elite skill, but Khan’s reaction indicates the Steelers’ focus on team chemistry outweighs any potential offensive upgrade.
With roughly $10-15 million in cap space after recent moves—including Wentz’s $7 million deal and Hilton’s $14 million contract—Pittsburgh could technically pursue a trade. Yet Khan’s firm stance suggests the Steelers aren’t interested in rolling the dice on Hill. Whether Hill’s tease was serious or just playful banter, it’s left Steelers Nation abuzz, dreaming of a “what if” scenario that seems destined to stay a fantasy.