The Miami Dolphins could face major changes this offseason after firing head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday, and one player whose future with the team may be uncertain is wide receiver Tyreek Hill, coming off a season-ending knee injury sustained in Week 4.
Hill carries a massive cap hit in 2026—roughly $51.9 million, with $36 million guaranteed—which could make it difficult for the Dolphins to move on. However, with it being the final year of his contract, Miami could explore options such as absorbing some of the cost or finding a trade partner, especially given Hill’s occasional public frustration during his time in Miami.
One team frequently mentioned whenever Hill appears disgruntled is a reunion with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he began his career and won a Super Bowl in the 2019–20 season. Hill spent six seasons with Kansas City before joining Miami.
While the Chiefs are also set for significant offseason changes, Hill addressed the possibility of returning to Kansas City during a Snapchat video on Thursday, giving a simple seven-word response.
“We’ll see what happens in the offseason,” Hill said, answering a fan without shutting down the question.
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Hill’s connection with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes over their six seasons together was one of the best in the NFL. Yet, there’s still a lot of unpredictability heading into this offseason and the 2026 season—not just regarding Hill’s health and production, but Mahomes as well. The star QB suffered a torn ACL late in the year, in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
How the Chiefs approach the offseason—and whether they show interest in adding a wide receiver coming off an injury who will turn 32 in March—will be intriguing to watch.
Hill’s two best statistical seasons came in 2022 and 2023 with the Dolphins, when he surpassed 1,700 receiving yards in both campaigns. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 819 receptions for 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns. During his six seasons with Kansas City, he eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in four of them.
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