Tyreek Hill officially challenges Noah Lyles to a 50-yard race

Noah Lyles thinks Tyreek Hill is gunning for influence. Hill, however, believes Lyles will eat dust.

In response to recent comments from the Olympic gold medalist Regarding Hill’s claim that he could beat Lyles in a race, Hill has officially challenged Lyles to a race.

“Sign the contract and finish that 50 yard race,” Hill posted on X.

Lyles recently told Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco that Hill “just on the hunt for influence.”

“That guy is dodging smoke,” Lyles said. “I don’t have time for that. . . . If he’s serious about it, if he’s really serious about it — I’m not talking about you just talking on the Internet and you don’t actually come to me and talk to my agent and say, ‘Let’s work something out,’ if you’re serious about it, you’ll see me on the court.”

Hill probably chose 50 yards because he thought he could get off to a quicker start and that Lyles would pass him if the race went the full 100 yards or 100 meters.

Still, Lyles should call Hill’s bluff. Race him. Do it. Fill a stadium and sell the TV rights and give the money to charity.

The Dolphins could object to Hill’s move between now and the end of the season. Either way, put it in February or March. Let’s see if either guy has the guts to do it.

Put it on or shut up. Or maybe put it on and shut up. Whatever it takes to get rid of that annoying “I’m faster than you” nonsense.