The Atlanta Falcons have been linked to a familiar name all offseason, but Tyreek Hill’s latest update should slam the door on any reunion talk.
Hill, still a free agent after being released in February, said in a YouTube video earlier this week that he is 10 months removed from two surgeries and still doesn’t have full strength back in his left leg. That’s the same leg he injured, and the picture he painted was not exactly encouraging.
"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, so I'm trying to regain all the power back in my left leg. But it's one day at a time."
That injury came in a Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets, when Hill suffered a dislocated knee and multiple ligament tears, including his ACL. The damage ended his season and his time with the Dolphins, and at this point it also appears to be keeping him from a return anytime soon. The source material suggests he is unlikely to play this season as he continues to recover.
For Atlanta, that matters. The Falcons could use receiver help, but if they’re going to spend money before the season, it makes far more sense to target someone who has a real chance to be on the field in 2026. Hill may still carry huge name value, but that’s about where the appeal stops right now.
There’s no denying what Hill was before the injury. He was an eight-time Pro Bowler and a five-time First-Team All-Pro, and his game was built around elite speed.
But after a severe lower-leg injury like this, that trademark trait is exactly what becomes the biggest question mark. Add in the fact that he’s already on the wrong side of 30, and the risk only grows.
So even with the Tua Tagovailoa connection floating around, the Falcons have little reason to chase a veteran wideout who is still rehabbing, still sidelined, and still carrying a long list of red flags. Besides, they already have a Cheetah.
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