Tyreek Hill’s return to NFL action could take longer than originally anticipated.
The star receiver, who played for the Dolphins last year, is currently without a team as he continues rehabbing from his knee injury, which he suffered last September in Week 4.
The devastating injury included serious damage to his ACL, MCL, PCL and patella.
Bleacher Report’s James Palmer had a grim outlook on the potential for Hill’s upcoming return.
“There still is, to my understanding, no guarantee that Tyreek Hill plays in 2026,” Palmer said on his podcast late last month. “I think it’s wishful thinking.”
The eight-time Pro Bowler has been posting clips of his rehab on social media since its beginning, but Palmer doesn’t believe they will be enough to convince teams to offer him a contract after such a serious injury.
Hill’s best trait is his speed, but possible limitations on his healing knee will affect his value and his attractiveness to potential suitors.
Medical experts have initially projected a possible midseason return for Hill, but teams will want to see him running in full-speed drills before considering offering him a contract.
Should Hill defy the odds and return to his pre-injury form, he’s expected to be a highly coveted midseason pickup for a contender.
While his football future remains up in the air, Hill has been dealing with legal issues as well.
He recently settled his lawsuit with Sophie Hall, a model and influencer who sued him for allegedly breaking her leg in 2023.
In her lawsuit, Hall claimed Hill shoved her to the ground in a “fit of anger” after a training session in his Florida mansion.
Hill agreed to settle the negligence claim and Hall agreed to dismiss her assault and battery claims in May.
