Chiefs Monitoring Tyreek Hill's ACL Recovery

Former Chiefs star wide receiver could reunite with team after Miami release

Feb. 23, 2026 at 9:35pm

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The Kansas City Chiefs are keeping a close eye on free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill's recovery from a torn ACL, with the possibility of a potential reunion. Hill, who starred for the Chiefs from 2016-2021, was released by the Miami Dolphins in a cost-cutting move earlier this month. The 32-year-old Hill is determined to come back from the dislocated left knee and torn ACL he suffered in Week 4 of the 2025 season, and has been spotted visiting family in Kansas City as he continues his rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Tyreek Hill was a key part of the Chiefs' offense during their Super Bowl LIV championship run, and his potential return could provide a major boost to the team as they look to bounce back from missing the playoffs in 2025. The Chiefs have a need at wide receiver after losing several players at the position, and Hill's elite speed and playmaking ability could help them get back to the postseason.

The details

Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, was released by the Miami Dolphins earlier this month in a cost-cutting move. He sustained a dislocated left knee and torn ACL in Week 4 of the 2025 season, but has vowed to come back stronger than ever, saying "The Cheetah don't slow down. Ever." Hill has been spotted visiting family in Kansas City and continuing his rehab, leading to speculation of a potential reunion with the Chiefs, who he played for from 2016-2021.

  • Hill suffered the knee and ACL injury in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
  • The Dolphins released Hill on February 16, 2026.
  • Hill's 32nd birthday is on March 1, 2026.

The players

Tyreek Hill

A free agent wide receiver who starred for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2016-2021 before joining the Miami Dolphins. Hill is recovering from a torn ACL and dislocated knee suffered in 2025 and is drawing interest from the Chiefs for a potential reunion.

Andy Reid

The head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, who acknowledged the team is monitoring Hill's recovery and did not rule out a potential reunion.

Brett Veach

The general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, who is responsible for evaluating free agent options like Hill.

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What they’re saying

“The Cheetah don't slow down. Ever. So to everyone wondering what's next ... just wait on it. The Cheetah will be back...Born Again.”

— Tyreek Hill

“We go through everything and everybody (in free agency). That's how (general manager) Brett (Veach) does (it). I'm sure (Hill's) working hard on that (rehab) part of it and trying to get all that straightened out. We talk about everything, so there's nothing happening there, but we know he's out there and cranking away trying to get himself back to where he can play.”

— Andy Reid, Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs

What’s next

The Chiefs will continue to monitor Hill's recovery progress and could potentially sign him to a contract if he is able to return to full health and demonstrate he can still perform at a high level.

The takeaway

Tyreek Hill's potential reunion with the Kansas City Chiefs represents an intriguing possibility that could provide a major boost to the team's offense as they look to bounce back from missing the playoffs in 2025. Hill's elite speed and playmaking ability made him a key part of the Chiefs' Super Bowl-winning team, and his return could help them regain their status as one of the NFL's top offenses.