The Kansas City Chiefs’ receiving picture took another hit on Sunday, and it quickly led to a familiar name popping back into the conversation: Tyreek Hill.
With Tyquan Thornton sidelined by a gruesome ankle injury in the Chiefs’ 30-27 comeback win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, reports surfaced that Kansas City has reached out to Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, about a reunion. Michael Silver reported the contact on Sunday, and not long before that, Hill had already sent out a brief post on X:
"Hm."
Thornton had been one of the biggest bright spots in the win before the injury, finishing with 5 catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns. His night ended in alarming fashion, though, and the video of the injury was described as difficult to watch.
The Chiefs needed every bit of their fourth-quarter surge to stay unbeaten. They put up 20 points in the final quarter and scored two touchdowns in the last five minutes to turn the game around in Las Vegas.
Kenneth Walker III also delivered a massive performance, piling up 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His 22-yard score late in the fourth quarter served as the dagger, and he had also scored right before that.
The injury issues didn’t stop there. Rashee Rice also went down on Sunday, although the concern around him does not appear to be as serious as it first seemed.
That left Kansas City looking thin at receiver, even with Travis Kelce still setting the pace. Entering Week 4, Kelce led the team with 14 catches for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Rice and Thornton were next in line in receiving yards, though Thornton’s breakout game hinted at what he might have become for this offense.
Hill, of course, is no stranger to Kansas City. He spent the early part of his career with the Chiefs alongside Patrick Mahomes, Kelce and Eric Bieniemy, which is why a return would make obvious sense if both sides decide to move forward.
There’s also a timeline in play. Hill is reportedly targeting a November return, and that would line up neatly with a Chiefs team trying to fortify its offense for the stretch run.
Whether the reunion actually happens is still up in the air, but the fit is hard to miss. Kansas City needs help at wide receiver, and Hill would bring a proven answer back into the mix.
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