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Why the AFC North Makes Sense for Tyreek Hill’s Next Team
Oct 15, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts while taking on the field prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Tyreek Hill has AFC North written all over him.
Even at 32, Hill is going to make some team very happy next season. Of course, he sustained a gruesome injury resulting in a torn ACL and dislocated knee.
A return to the Kansas City Chiefs also makes sense. Even with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, Kansas City’s offense just didn’t look right last year. Superstar tight end Travis Kelce is still mulling retirement and Rashee Rice is constantly in trouble.
The Chiefs restructured Mahomes’ deal and opened up plenty of cap space. But say they don’t want to call their old friend for a return? The AFC North makes perfect sense for Hill.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens should be ashamed of themselves for not making the NFL Playoffs last season, leading to the firing of John Harbaugh. But Baltimore dealt with their fair share of injuries on both sides of the football.
Offensively, Mark Andrews is another year older and the Ravens will likely lose Isaiah Likely to free agency. That leaves Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman as the lone receiving options for Lamar Jackson under first-year head coach Jesse Minter and 29-year-old offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
The Ravens will always be a threat with Jackson and Derrick Henry, but adding Hill to the mix keeps him away from other AFC contenders while giving the team a proven, reliable threat.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Dec 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Will the Steelers bring back Aaron Rodgers for another season? If they do, adding Hill should be a no brainer.
The Steelers are too prideful to embrace a full rebuild so they can find their quarterback of the future. So for now, they might as well surround Rodgers with as many veterans as possible, something that the Green Bay Packers never did for him.
Rodgers was far from the reason why the Steelers underwhelmed all season. Pittsburgh’s only receiver with a pulse was DK Metcalf, and his absence was felt during the suspension when he punched a fan.
Even though Hill is likely out of his prime, he’d be one of the best receivers that Rodgers has ever played with. If this pairing would’ve happened one decade ago, it probably would’ve broken records. In 2026, it could still be serviceable.
Cleveland Browns
New Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken, center, poses with members of the ownership group, from left, Jimmy Haslam, JW Johnson and Whitney Haslam-Johnson during Monken’s introductory press conference at the team’s training facility, Feb. 3, 2026. There’s really no reason for Hill to go to Cleveland, but the Browns should be very interested.
Owner Jimmy Haslam has proved that he’s willing to overpay if it means landing talented players in Cleveland. The Browns have one of the worst – if not the worst – wide receiver position groups in football. This is a destination where Hill would be the No. 1 receiver for Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, or whoever the team decides to play at quarterback.
With new head coach Todd Monken valuing players over plays, this is a signing that could work better for the Browns than their other high-profile receiver experiments including Odell Beckham Jr. and Jerry Jeudy.
Cincinnati Bengals
Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Bengals probably don’t need Hill because of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
But could you imagine how lethal of a trio that would be?
This offseason, Cincinnati’s focus should be on building up a defense so they can contend with Burrow, Chase and Higgins in the primes of their career. But Burrow was floating that he was somewhat unhappy last season – could a blazing fast receiver like Hill help cheer him up?
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Report: Rays to activate LHP Garrett Cleavinger from IL
Mar 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (60) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Tampa Rays activated left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger from the injured list Saturday, while right-hander Yoendrys Gomez was designated for assignment, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
Cleavinger, 32, has not pitched since March 30 because of right calf tightness. He was 1-1 with a 7.71 ERA in three relief outings this season and pitched a scoreless inning for Team USA in this spring’s World Baseball Classic.
Over seven major league seasons, including the last five with the Rays, Cleavinger is 14-17 with a 3.25 ERA in 193 appearances (one start).
Gomez, 26, had a 6.23 ERA in nine relief appearances for Tampa Bay this season. He is 3-3 with a 5.11 ERA in four major league seasons with four different clubs, including parts of his first three seasons (2023-25) with the New York Yankees.
–Field Level Media
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Austin FC set for upgrade on offense vs. St. Louis City
Apr 18, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni (10) shoots against Toronto FC during the first half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Austin FC hopes a bolstered roster and a huge win against a Texas rival builds momentum as they host struggling St. Louis City SC on Sunday evening in a Western Conference match.
Austin FC (2-4-4, 10 points) remain home after a 2-0 win over the rival Houston Dynamo on last Saturday. Myrto Uzuni scored a goal and assisted on a tally by Jayden Nelson in the Copa Tejas series victory.
Austin snapped a seven-match MLS winless swoon dating back to a 1-0 home victory over D.C. United on March 1.
Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver stopped five shots to record his third clean sheet of the year just three days after he allowed five goals on 16 shots in a loss at San Jose.
The Verde is set for an offensive jolt with midfielder Owen Wolff set to return, even if it’s in a reserve role. Wolff, who led Austin FC last season with seven goals and eight assists, has missed the team’s first 10 games while recovering from a sports hernia but is available to return against St. Louis.
“Now that we can have probably the full roster, for the first time in the year, in the next weeks, I think everyone gets excited and everyone says, ‘Now is the moment,'” Austin coach Nico Estevez said. “I want to give a lot of credit to the players. It’s been a really tough time for everyone.”
St. Louis City (1-5-3, 6 points) travels to Austin after 3-2 loss at home against league-leading San Jose on April 25. The club went winless in league play in April, losing twice with a pair of draws, both on the road.
St. Louis City heads to Texas after a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Chicago Fire in U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 play on Wednesday. St. Louis coach Yoann Damet believes the victory will provide benefits in upcoming MLS play.
“Honestly, I like the grit and the spirit they’re showing. I’ve been speaking a lot about it, and we haven’t been rewarded enough, in my sense,” Damet said. “I think it speaks for the work the guys are putting in every day. Everybody worked really hard together, they made plays. It’s a collective effort, it’s a team, it’s a full group, and that’s what makes me happy.”
St. Louis’s nine goals through nine MLS matches is tied for second fewest in league while its minus-seven goal differential is second worst in the West. Marcel Hartel leads the club with three goals and an assist.
St. Louis City has dominated the all-time series with the Austin FC, with four wins and a draw in six meetings during MLS play.
–Field Level Media
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Big Ten distributes $1.37 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024-25
Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dragon seats with the Big Ten conference logo on the Wisconsin Badgers team benches are seen before a game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images After recent expansion and success in the College Football Playoffs following the 2024 season, the Big Ten Conference announced a record $1.37 billion distribution to its 18 league members for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
The Big Ten became the second conference to reach the $1 billion plateau. The Southeastern Conference announced that it had divided up $1 billion to its 16 member institutions in February. That figure represented an increase of $200 million from the 2023-24 fiscal year.
The Big Ten’s $1.37 billion largess represents an increase of $487 million from the 2023-24 fiscal year. The two primary factors were the additions of UCLA, Southern California, Oregon and Washington in August of 2024 and the participation of Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State and Penn State in the 12-team College Football Playoffs in December and January.
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame, 34-23 to win the 2024 national championship in a game played in Atlanta on Jan. 20, 2025. The Buckeyes’ program earned a league-high $91.57 million, while Penn State, a national semifinalist in football, received $88.29 million.
All full-time members received between $76.01 million and $79.87 million, while new members Oregon and Washington took in $48.4 million and $46.7 million respectively. UCLA and USC are considered fully-vested members and earned the higher payout amounts.
–Field Level Media
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