Tyreek Hill’s path back to an NFL field is starting to come into focus, and his agent is making it clear that the door is still open for a 2026 return.
Nine weeks into the 2026 season, Hill still has not been cleared, but Drew Rosenhaus said on The Pat McAfee Show that the veteran receiver is hopeful of getting medically approved within a few weeks. Rosenhaus also said he still expects Hill to land with a team during the 2026 NFL season.
“As soon as Tyreek Hill is healthy and cleared medically, I’m letting teams know they can sign him.. I think he’s close and I think he’s gonna make a great comeback. I expect him to be playing and making things happen this season.”
Hill’s comeback attempt comes after a brutal setback last year, when he suffered a severe, season-ending left knee dislocation and multiple ligament tears in a Week 4 game against the New York Jets. The injury left him hospitalized overnight, required multiple major surgeries, and sent him to injured reserve for the rest of the 2025 season. Since then, he has been released by the Dolphins and has gone through extensive rehabilitation.
For now, the market appears to be taking shape around three teams: the Chiefs, 49ers, and Rams. All three are Super Bowl contenders, and all three could be in the mix once the trade deadline passes if they’re looking to add help to the passing game.
Hill remains a major question mark because of the severity of the injury. If he does get back on the field, he may need to do it on a low prove-it deal to show he still has it.
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