Tyreek Hill left the Kansas City Chiefs primarily due to salary cap constraints and contract negotiations. The Chiefs were unable to offer him the guaranteed money he wanted, despite recognizing his value. Hill sought a contract with more guaranteed money and more involvement in the offense, feeling underutilized towards the end of his time with the Chiefs. Ultimately, he chose to sign a lucrative four-year, $120 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, where he would have a more prominent role and better financial security. The decision was also influenced by Hill wanting respect and fair compensation rather than just the highest salary. Both Chiefs GM Brett Veach and Hill himself have expressed that the departure was rooted in the business side of the NFL and contract realities rather than any personal animosity. Hill had wanted to stay in Kansas City, but the Chiefs simply could not meet his contract demands at the time.