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ESPN Urges Chiefs to Reunite with Superstar WR Tyreek Hill
The network believes Hill's return to Kansas City would be a 'no-brainer' for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has urged the Kansas City Chiefs to sign free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was recently released by the Miami Dolphins. Smith believes Hill's reunion with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense would be a 'no-brainer' and would give the team a 'genuine three-headed monster' at wide receiver alongside Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
Why it matters
The Chiefs have long needed to surround Mahomes with more dynamic receiving threats, and adding Hill back to the mix could give their offense a major boost. Hill's speed and playmaking ability made him a key part of the Chiefs' success in recent years, and his return could make the team's offense even more formidable.
The details
The Dolphins recently released Hill, opening the door for a potential reunion with the Chiefs. Smith believes Hill should 'target going back to Kansas City' to play with Mahomes again, arguing that Rice and Worthy are good but 'ain't Tyreek Hill.' With Hill available on the open market, the Chiefs may be able to sign him to a 'nice, cheap deal' as he looks to prove himself again after an ACL injury.
- The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill on February 16, 2026.
The players
Tyreek Hill
A star wide receiver who was recently released by the Miami Dolphins after several successful seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Patrick Mahomes
The Chiefs' star quarterback who could greatly benefit from a reunion with Tyreek Hill.
Stephen A. Smith
An ESPN analyst who has publicly urged the Chiefs to sign Tyreek Hill.
Rashee Rice
A wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Xavier Worthy
A wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.
What they’re saying
“You know what? He should be targeting going back to Kansas City, he should want to go back and play with Patrick Mahomes because he is desperately needed. I don't care that you got Worthy and Rice, they ain't Tyreek Hill, they're good, but I'm telling you right now, Tyreek Hill out there, is something to behold when healthy.”
— Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Analyst (ESPN)
What’s next
The Chiefs will likely explore the possibility of signing Tyreek Hill to a contract, with the goal of reuniting him with Patrick Mahomes and bolstering their passing attack.
The takeaway
Tyreek Hill's release by the Dolphins presents a unique opportunity for the Chiefs to bring back a dynamic playmaker who was a key part of their recent success. Adding Hill to an offense led by Patrick Mahomes could make the Chiefs' passing game nearly unstoppable, giving them a significant advantage in the AFC.
