Tyreek Hill suffered a dislocated knee, torn ACL, and additional ligament damage in Week 4 of 2025, halting a campaign where he averaged 13.4 Fantasy Points Per Game with a 24.8-percent Target Share. Despite posting optimistic workout updates, the unsigned free agent lacks leg power and remains months away from returning to action.
Given his age, injury severity, and lack of team landing spot deep into the offseason, fantasy managers must avoid drafting him in fantasy football redraft formats. And because he has no NFL team affiliation, Hill cannot be placed on the IR or PUP list, making him difficult to roster in dynasty formats as well.
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Free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) remains unsigned...
Tyreek Hill remains an unsigned free agent nine months after suffering a Week 4 knee dislocation that held him to just 265 receiving yards and a 24.8-percent target share last season. His agent Drew Rosenhaus confirms there is no timeline for a return, though Hill aims for the Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Fantasy gamers must prepare for a mid-season signing rather than a training camp arrival, leaving Hill and his 2.82 Yards Per Route Run completely on ice for summer drafts. Even once Hill returns, he will inevitably be a shadow of his former hyper-efficient self and can be left on waiver wires in all fantasy football formats
After a devastating knee injury in Week 4 of last season, the 32-year-old Tyreek Hill has undergone multiple surgical procedures—ACL reconstruction and LCL repair as well as a recent cleanup operation in February. He remains an unsigned free agent completely detached from a return to active football.
Comparable to Steve Smith, there is precedent for a freak athlete of Hill’s caliber to return to fantasy relevance in his mid-30s. However, his legendary profile is built largely on world-class athletic traits, so rostering Hill only makes sense in deep dynasty leagues as he may not take a single meaningful snap during the 2026 campaign.
Tyreek Hill, who starred with the Kansas City Chiefs for six seasons from 2016-2021, was released this week by the Miami Dolphins as they embark upon what appears to be a drastic overhaul of their roster. Speculation has run rampant as to where Hill may play in 2026, with the most popular destination among fans and media alike pointing directly to his old stomping grounds in Kansas City.
Hill started out catching passes from Alex Smith in KC before the transition to all-world quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2018. During his time with the Chiefs, Hill was named to the Pro Bowl every season, earned All-Pro honors three times, and played in two Super Bowls, winning one in 2020. The Georgia native amassed 479 catches for 6,630 yards while carrying a 13.8 average per reception and adding 62 all-purpose touchdowns.
Injuries have been tracking the 31-year-old in the last two seasons. In 2024, he battled painful wrist and knee injuries and did not look like himself. Then, in Week 4 of 2025, a devastating knee dislocation with multiple torn tendons (including the ACL) forced him out for the rest of the season.
That seemed to be the impetus of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid this week when asked on Friday about the possibility of a reunion with the wideout. “I don’t even know if Tyreek is healthy right now to do anything. I’m sure he’s working hard on that part of it and trying to get all that straightened out… we know what you know.”
Fantasy lowdown: Suffice it to say, if Hill completes his rehab and is ‘ready to go,’ Kansas City could be the first in line for his services. Hollywood Brown is set to turn 29 before the season and is headed to free agency. Xavier Worthy suffered a significant regression in 2025. Travis Kelce is not getting younger, and Rashee Rice is back in the midst of legal troubles. Every indication is that Mahomes will be ready to start the season, but he may have a new-look arsenal.
Author: Samwise (@BuyAndSellYou)
The Tyreek Hill era in Miami is officially over. The Miami Dolphins have released the eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver as part of a major roster overhaul this offseason, the team announced Monday. The move clears significant salary cap space, roughly $22.8 million and marks the first time in his career that Hill will hit free agency.
Hill, who missed much of the 2025 season while recovering from a dislocated knee and torn ACL, has been a cornerstone of the Dolphins offense since arriving in a trade back in 2022. With his future health still uncertain, Miami opted to part ways as it reshapes the roster under new leadership.
Now an unrestricted free agent for the first time, the 32-year-old star’s next destination is sure to be one of the top storylines of the offseason, provided he can return to full strength.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
With the Dolphins almost $30 million over the salary cap in 2026, they will need to be creative with their contracts. One candidate that comes to mind is Tyreek Hill.
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Hill will make a good cut candidate prior to the middle of March which would trigger a drop in his 2026 cap hit from $51.9 million to $28.2 million. This makes sense from both a financial and team chemistry standpoint. Hill voiced plenty of displeasure last offseason and finished no better than the WR18 in the 4 games played prior to a season ending knee injury. Until further clarity on both fronts, it is wise to avoid Tyreek Hill in dynasty formats.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
