How will Tyreek Hill affect DeVante Parker’s future?

The Miami Dolphins have made a blockbuster trade for wide receiver Tyreek Hill

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so now there are questions that need to be answered about DeVante Parker.

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Parker featured in just ten games in 2021, hauling in 515 yards and two touchdowns

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while once again suffering through injuries, and carries with him an $8.744 million cap hit in 2022 – which increases to $9 million the following year.

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With the Dolphins now investing so much money in Hill, as well as the significant contract handed to presumed starting left tackle Terron Armstead the day prior,

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the Dolphins will need to find ways of shaving salaries – with the high possibility of Parker playing for another team come September.

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A bolstered backfield, a solidified offensive line and a truly threatening receiving corps should have the Miami Dolphins feeling confident

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about their chances at reaching the playoffs in 2022, but it will likely come with the unfortunate absence of the man they call Uncle.

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