Tyreek Hill’s name lit up NFL social media this week, but the supposed Vikings reveal at U.S. Bank Stadium turned out to be something a lot less dramatic than a signing.
A photo posted by X user Drew Jeffery on Tuesday showed a purple board outside the stadium with “HILL” placed above a large “10,” and plenty of fans took it as a sign Hill was headed to Minnesota. Jeffery framed it that way, writing, “The @Vikings have signed Tyreek Hill, per Drew Scoops from his office building,” and then added after sharing a Live photo of the board, “Live Photo is as good as it’s gonna get”, Jeffery wrote.
The buzz made sense because Hill has already nudged the conversation toward cold-weather football. In late September, he posted on X, “I think I’m ready for some cold weather.” He still does not have a team after leaving the Miami Dolphins, and he has reportedly been targeting a November return after Miami released him in February.
But the stadium’s message had nothing to do with a roster move. U.S. Bank Stadium later clarified on X that the display was honoring employee Byren Hill’s 10 years of service.
The reaction online included some immediate pushback, too. “Well, 10 is retired so good try!”
one fan replied in the comments. The Pro Football Hall of Fame lists No. 10 among the Vikings’ retired numbers, recognizing former quarterback Fran Tarkenton.
Hill’s availability is still the real story here. He suffered a dislocated left knee and torn ACL in Week 4 last season, and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said on Oct. 5 that he expected a deal within days, according to ESPN. Hill also hinted at his own return recently, posting late last month that it was almost time to get off the couch.
Minnesota is still part of the conversation in one prediction market. Newsweek reported that Kalshi had the Vikings at about 29% odds on Oct. 3, with Kansas City leading at 39%.
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