The Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers have emerged as potential suits for the All-Pro wide receiver
NFL Trade Rumors: The Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers have emerged as potential suits for the All-Pro wide receiver (Getty).
The future of Tyreek Hill has quietly become one of the biggest stories surrounding the current NFL trade rumors. The veteran wide receiver is still unsigned after battling a serious knee injury last season, and many teams around the league continue to debate whether he can still change the game at age 32.Despite the uncertainty, contenders continue to watch closely. That’s why the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers have now emerged as two realistic landing spots for Hill before training camp begins. Both teams want to compete for the playoffs immediately, and both offenses still need another proven playmaker.
NFL trade rumors: Ravens and Chargers linked to Tyreek Hill as free agency questions continue
On May 14, LWOS analyst Anthony Palacios named the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers as teams that could still make sense for Tyreek Hill. The discussion gained momentum after NFL insider Jason La Canfora shared an anonymous general manager’s candid assessment during a SportsBoom interview discussing Hill’s market.“If he can’t get on top of the defense now, why are you bringing him in?” The GM told La Canfora. “I think he’ll have to wait a long time. That’s not an option for us.”That quote spread quickly because it highlighted the biggest concern surrounding Hill. Teams are unsure whether the explosiveness that made him dangerous in Kansas City and Miami is still there after the injury.Still, the Baltimore Ravens seem to be a natural fit. Baltimore has repeatedly targeted veteran receivers in recent years while building around Lamar Jackson. The front office previously added names like Odell Beckham Jr., DeSean Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins in hopes of strengthening the passing attack.The Ravens already have Jay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, but Hill could still add another layer to the offense. Baltimore no longer needs him to dominate in goal. The team just needs him to create matchup problems at critical moments during playoff games.Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers are also standing out for an important reason. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniels already knows Hill well from their time together in Miami. That familiarity could make Los Angeles more comfortable taking a short-term gamble on the veteran receiver.The Chargers also haven’t added any other key veteran players this offseason. Right now, the offense is still relying heavily on Ladd McConkey to carry the receiving unit.Nothing seems imminent yet, but once training camp injuries start popping up around the league, Tyreek Hill trade rumors could become serious again.
