Tyreek Hill Linked to Chiefs After Dolphins Release

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The Miami Dolphins have released eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill after four seasons with the team. Hill, who will turn 32 in March, is coming off a serious knee injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Not long after his release, Hill was already being linked to a potential return to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he spent the first six years of his career and won a Super Bowl alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.

Why it matters

Hill's potential return to the Chiefs would reunite one of the NFL's most dynamic offensive trios in Mahomes, Hill, and Kelce. The Chiefs' offense has been missing a true deep threat since Hill's departure, and his addition could help them make another Super Bowl run.

The details

The Dolphins released Hill to save $22.8 million in cap space as they look to rebuild under new head coach Jeff Hafley. Hill is entering free agency for the first time in his career after six seasons in Kansas City and four in Miami. While it's unclear what version of Hill will return following his major knee injury, he would still fit seamlessly into the Chiefs' offense that could use another playmaker, especially down the field.

• Hill was released by the Dolphins on February 16, 2026.
• Hill will turn 32 years old on March 1, 2026.

What’s next

Hill will become an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2026, when the new NFL league year begins. The Chiefs will likely be one of the top suitors for his services as they look to reunite him with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.