The NFL future of former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill remains very much up in the air. This week, the 32-year-old posted a video on YouTube revealing that nearly 10 months after a serious knee injury, he still has no strength in his left leg.
Hill’s season came to a painful end on Sept. 29 when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a dislocated left knee during a game against the New York Jets. He was carted off the field and placed on season-ending injured reserve on Oct. 1.
In the video update, Hill described where things stand in his recovery.
“So it’s about 10 months after doing two surgeries,” Hill said. “My left leg is the one that I injured. I have no power in my left leg at all, so I’m trying to regain all the power back in my left leg.”
Despite the setback, Hill shared footage of himself running — a sign of the progress he has made. He also reflected on how dire the situation once seemed.
“They told me I might not be able to walk again,” Hill said. “Now look at me.”
Hill was released by Miami on Feb. 16 and has made clear through the update that he is not ready to resume his playing career.
The Dolphins originally acquired Hill in a trade with Kansas City ahead of the 2022 season, signing him to a four-year, $120 million contract extension that made him the highest-paid player at his position at the time. He thrived early in Miami, posting back-to-back 1,700-yard receiving seasons. In 2023, he led the entire NFL with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
The 2024 season was a step back even before the injury, with Hill recording 81 catches for 959 yards — his lowest totals since 2019. He had managed 21 receptions for 265 yards before going down after planting his left foot near the sideline and having his knee twist as he was tackled.
Over 10 seasons split between Kansas City and Miami, Hill has compiled 819 receptions for 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns. He is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time All-Pro.
