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Chiefs Star Chris Jones Recruiting Tyreek Hill for Reunion After Dolphins Release
Jones tags Hill on social media, saying 'It's time' for the eight-time Pro Bowler to return to Kansas City
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Just hours after the Miami Dolphins announced plans to release star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, his former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Chris Jones took to social media to recruit Hill for a reunion in Kansas City. Jones, who won a Super Bowl with Hill, tagged Hill's account on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote 'It's [time]' with a clock emoji, indicating he wants Hill to come back to the Chiefs.
Why it matters
Hill was a dominant force for the Chiefs from 2016-2021, making the Pro Bowl four times and helping the team win a Super Bowl. His departure in 2022 was a surprise, and his release from the Dolphins now opens the door for a potential return to Kansas City, where he had his greatest success.
The details
Hill spent the last four seasons with the Dolphins after being traded from the Chiefs in 2022. While he had two 1,000-yard seasons in Miami, his production declined the last two years. The Dolphins will save around $23 million in salary cap space by releasing Hill. Hill also dealt with off-field issues during his time in Miami, including allegations of domestic violence from his estranged wife.
- On February 16, 2026, the Dolphins announced plans to release Tyreek Hill.
- Just 7 hours after the news broke, Chris Jones tagged Hill on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote 'It's [time]' with a clock emoji.
The players
Tyreek Hill
An eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who spent the first six seasons of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl, before being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022.
Chris Jones
A defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs who overlapped with Tyreek Hill for the first six years of their careers and won a Super Bowl together.
Patrick Mahomes
The star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, who had a strong connection with Tyreek Hill during their time together.
What they’re saying
“It's [time]”
— Chris Jones (X (formerly Twitter)
“Every chapter in life has taught me something. This one taught me leadership, resilience, and mostly gratitude. The love I have for this game is unexplainable. And right now, this off season, for the first time ever, The Cheetah is all the way turned up and locked in. Focused.”
— Tyreek Hill (Instagram)
What’s next
The Chiefs will likely pursue Tyreek Hill in free agency, hoping to reunite the star receiver with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the team's offense.
The takeaway
This potential reunion between Tyreek Hill and the Kansas City Chiefs would be a homecoming for one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers, who had his greatest success with the team. It could help the Chiefs reload their offense and potentially make another Super Bowl run.
