Chiefs Linked to Reunion with Five-Time All-Pro WR, Super Bowl Champ

Tyreek Hill could return to Kansas City after being released by the Dolphins.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:10pm

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NFL writer Alex Kennedy believes the Kansas City Chiefs could reunite with five-time All-Pro wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Tyreek Hill, who was recently released by the Miami Dolphins. Hill had a successful stint with the Chiefs from 2017-2021 before being traded to Miami, where he struggled with injuries and declining production.

Why it matters

The Chiefs' offense was highly successful with Hill as their top vertical threat, and he has a strong rapport with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Bringing back an established veteran who knows the Chiefs' system could help the team's passing attack, especially if they are looking to fill a void at wide receiver.

The details

Hill, 32, was a first-team All-Pro and finished second in Offensive Player of the Year voting in 2023 before suffering a season-ending injury. In his four games played that year, he was on pace for over 1,100 receiving yards. The Dolphins released Hill after the 2025-26 season due to his decreased production and a significant ACL injury.

  • Hill played for the Chiefs from 2017-2021.
  • He was traded to the Dolphins after the 2021-22 season.
  • Hill was released by the Dolphins after the 2025-26 season.

The players

Tyreek Hill

A five-time All-Pro wide receiver and Super Bowl champion who had a successful stint with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2017-2021 before being traded to the Miami Dolphins, where he struggled with injuries and declining production.

Patrick Mahomes

The starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, who had a strong partnership with Tyreek Hill during their time together on the team.

Andy Reid

The head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, whose offensive system Hill is familiar with from his previous tenure with the team.

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What they’re saying

“Having been released by the Dolphins, Tyreek Hill now finds himself an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his illustrious career. At 32 years old with declining numbers, coming off a season-ending injury, and having the risk of issues coming up off the field, he is a risky player to sign to a multi-year contract.”

— Alex Kennedy, NFL Writer

“However, in the four games he played before getting hurt, Hill was on a 17-game pace for 1,127 receiving yards. He was a first-team All-Pro and came in second for Offensive Player of the Year voting just in 2023. A competing team could look to lure him on a one-year deal to see if he can get them over the hump. Potential Landing Spots: Chiefs, (San Francisco) 49ers, and (New England) Patriots.”

— Alex Kennedy, NFL Writer

What’s next

The Chiefs will need to evaluate whether bringing back Tyreek Hill on a short-term, incentive-laden deal makes sense for their offense and roster construction.

The takeaway

Reuniting with a familiar face like Tyreek Hill could be a low-risk, high-reward move for the Chiefs as they look to bolster their receiving corps and maintain their status as one of the NFL's top offenses.