Chiefs All-Pro Urges Team to Reunite with Tyreek Hill

Chris Jones believes bringing back the star wide receiver could boost Kansas City's offense.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 5:07am

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The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to improve their roster after missing the playoffs in 2025, and All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones believes one key move could help - re-signing former Chiefs star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was recently released by the Miami Dolphins. Jones thinks Hill could thrive again in Kansas City's offense alongside other talented receivers like Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, as well as tight end Travis Kelce.

Why it matters

The Chiefs' offense struggled at times in 2025 without a true deep threat to complement their other weapons. Bringing back Hill, one of the most explosive players in the NFL, could help reinvigorate the unit and get the team back to the playoffs in 2026.

The details

Hill spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Chiefs, making the Pro Bowl five times and helping the team win Super Bowl LIV. After being released by the Dolphins, the 28-year-old wide receiver is now a free agent. Jones believes Hill could excel again in Kansas City's offense, which also features rising stars Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, as well as veteran tight end Travis Kelce.

  • The Chiefs missed the playoffs in the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Chris Jones

An All-Pro defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Tyreek Hill

A former star wide receiver for the Chiefs who was recently released by the Miami Dolphins.

Patrick Mahomes

The Chiefs' star quarterback.

Rashee Rice

A talented young wide receiver for the Chiefs.

Xavier Worthy

Another promising young wide receiver for the Chiefs.

Travis Kelce

The Chiefs' veteran star tight end.

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What they’re saying

“Absolutely, he could, and the best thing is that Hill wouldn't have to be "the" guy either. With Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy (maybe Travis Kelce too), Mahomes has other great options, meaning defenses can't zero in on Hill.”

— Chris Jones, All-Pro Defensive Tackle, Kansas City Chiefs (Sporting News)

What’s next

The Chiefs will need to decide whether to pursue a reunion with Tyreek Hill in free agency this offseason.

The takeaway

Chris Jones' public plea for the Chiefs to bring back Tyreek Hill highlights the team's need to add more firepower to their offense after missing the playoffs in 2025. If Hill can stay healthy, his reunion with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' other talented skill position players could help the team get back to the postseason in 2026.