Earlier this week a jury returned a mixed verdict in the assault and battery civil trial against free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill.The jury found Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, who was awarded $500,000 in compensatory damages.Her claim for punitive damages was rejected by the jury.In the aftermath of the decision, the NFL issued a statement to Pro Football Talk stating, “We have been monitoring developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy.”MORE: Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shares honest thoughts on potential Tyreek Hill returnDrew Rosenhaus speaks on Tyreek Hill’s marketDec 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) looks on after making a catch against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Not long after the jury reached its decision, Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, made it clear he believes a new deal with an NFL team could happen at any time. The agent also listed the needs and wants of the wide receiver, who is looking to join a contender – with a quality quarterback.“Well, you know, when you sign with a team midseason you’d like to go to a winner,” Rosenhaus said. “Number two, as a wide receiver, you’d like to go to a team that needs a wide receiver. Number three, you’d like to go to a team that’s got a pretty good quarterback. And number four, Tyreek’s gonna bring a lot of impact. We’ve got to get a fair contract. And that’s always complex to negotiate in the middle of a season.”Rosenhaus admitted the wide receiver isn’t quite 100% following a serious knee injury that he suffered in September 2025, during the Week 4 Monday night game against the Jets, but said he’s close.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —
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